Pass

Raising Canes

2 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 5, 2026

Raising Canes was last inspected on October 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 5, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom right corner of front man door and revolving door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at front entrance single door at base(michigan ave side of facility). Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

      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: Observed no paper towels at rear prep area handwashing sink. Instructed individual disposable towels shall be available at handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site individual disposable towels provided for rear prep area handwashing sink before conclusion of inspection. Consolidated with violation below priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap dispenser in rear prep area not dispensing hand soap. Instructed hand soap shall be provided at each handwashing sink at all times. Corrected on site hand soap dispenser in rear prep area repaired and dispensing hand soap for handwashing sink in rear prep area before conclusion of inspection. Consolidated with violation above priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in areas such as interior area where garbage carts are stored, rear prep and rear dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 6/18/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at front entrance single door at base(michigan ave side of facility). Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed middle handwashing sink in women's washroom at improper minimum temperature of 82.6f. Instructed to repair middle handwashing sink in women's washroom, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet(note: there are two other handwashing sinks in women's washroom at proper temperature.)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found about 50 live fruit flies at rear storage area. Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(A).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Heavy ice build-up noted on walk-in cooler cooling Unit, Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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