Running dishwasher cord to top of counter

[Bienes Raices]

I've decided to put a dishwasher in my rental (previous owner had theirs removed one and put a cabinet in). I've removed that cabinet and there is an electrical box in the wall directly behind where the dishwasher would be, however there is no cover plate and I don't know if it is set up for three prong use.

There is also a three prong outlet (with GFI) on the extreme left of the counter backsplash above the left edge of where the dishwasher would sit. Would it be considered safe/ok just to run the cord up to the counter and plug it in there rather than spending money on an electrician to fix the electrical box behind the dishwasher? thanks.

[Rob K.]

Every dishwasher I've seen is hard wired in. There is a small box under the dishwasher where the hot and neutral get hooked up. The ground should go to a green screw.

It should also be on its own circuit since it cycles. Not always the case in older homes.