Pass

Raising Cane's

6568 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 27, 2026

Raising Cane's was last inspected on April 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 27, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint properly.must wear to prevent hair from falling into food.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no food handler certificates. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Some debris under shelves at rear storage area(north wall)clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): thermometer is not provided in prep-line coolers next to the hot holding fryer station. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed over a one-inch gap on each side of the exterior back exit door where dumpsters are stored allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No employee on site with a valid city-certified food manager certificate or valid documentation provided on site of any individual pending to receive a city manager certificate on-site while food is being served to the public on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): thermometer is not provided in prep-line coolers next to the hot holding fryer station. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed over a one-inch gap on each side of the exterior back exit door where dumpsters are stored allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Hot water sink fixtures in raw chicken batter stations and restrooms are measured at a temperature between 60-86°f. Provide water of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer is not provided in prep-line coolers next to the hot holding fryer station. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over a one-inch gap on each side of the exterior back exit door where dumpsters are stored allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No employee on-site with a valid city-certified food manager certificate or valid documentation provided on site of any individual pending to receive a city manager certificate on-site while food is being served to the public on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on drying racks. Must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found dumpsters with open lids. Also, dumpster areas surrounded with garbage spillage.priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020b. Must clean and maintain dumpster areas.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at mop sink areas. Must clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted upper compartment of ice machine not cleaned.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared ready to eat tcs foods such as coleslaw stored inside coolers not properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Must properly date label all such foods. Priority foundation: 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two employee not wearing beard restraints in prep area,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Debris and excess spillage of oil on cement surrounding the inside receptacles of garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain and floor has a heavy accumulation of black slime substance under the self serve ice machine, inside the cabinet,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: A drainboard must be installed at left side of three compartment sink.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Waste water pipe above front counter must be encased/wrapped.surface most be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface raw wood with rough surface around the front round counter top. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Holes on ceiling around pipes in dining area,instructed to seal.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface raw wood panel with rough surface inside the cabinet under the coca-cola self serve unit.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Installed one faucet by the walk-in cooler no drain pipe provided. Instructed to install a drain pipe that drain on floor drain only cold water provided at front faucet(lemonade area),instructed to provide also hot running water at said sink

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: A drainboard must be installed at left side of three compartment sink.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Waste water pipe above front counter must be encased/wrapped.surface most be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface raw wood with rough surface around the front round counter top. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Holes on ceiling around pipes in dining area,instructed to seal.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface raw wood panel with rough surface inside the cabinet under the coca-cola self serve unit.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Installed one faucet by the walk-in cooler no drain pipe provided. Instructed to install a drain pipe that drain on floor drain only cold water provided at front faucet(lemonade area),instructed to provide also hot running water at said sink

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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