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As of 2026-02-13, Ground Up Cafe passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Ground Up Cafe

PASS
144-146 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
Loop · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-02-13

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DINING/LOBBY & CENTER BOTTOM DOUBLE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
core violation
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
core violation
MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
core violation
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
core violation
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Ground Up Cafe health inspection FAQ

Has Ground Up Cafe passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Ground Up Cafe passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-02-13. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Ground Up Cafe have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 4 violations at Ground Up Cafe's most recent inspection on 2026-02-13. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Ground Up Cafe last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Ground Up Cafe was last inspected on 2026-02-13. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.