437 Rush
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2015
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The health department has logged 11 inspections at 437 Rush, the earliest from 2010. 437 Rush was last inspected on Jun 30, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 30, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 30, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE BREAD STORAGE AREA NEEDS REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OVER HOT LINE IN BASEMENT OF DUST BUILD UP AND AT INTAKE VENTS OVER BREAD SLICER.
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE FOR CUSTOMERS DRINKS HAD VISIBLE PINK/BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD OR OTHER BARRIER NEEDED AT SMALL ENCLOSED PREP AREA IN FRONT WHERE MEAT SLICER IS STATION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE BREAD STORAGE AREA NEEDS REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OVER HOT LINE IN BASEMENT OF DUST BUILD UP AND AT INTAKE VENTS OVER BREAD SLICER.
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Sep 10, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COFFEE MACHINES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR REMOVE HARD PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, 4 ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM AND 3-5 FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COFFEE MACHINES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING HARD PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR REMOVE HARD PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Aug 20, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER "B".
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL AROUND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED 0PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS, STAIRWELLS, BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 55 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/15/12 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER "B".
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL AROUND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DUST FROM THE WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569692 DATED ON 11-14-11 #(32) MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. #(33) DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE SMALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSUALTION COVERINGS FOR WALK-IN COOLER PIPES IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION AND DRIPPENGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PREVENT CONDENSATION. CRACKED ICE SCOOP , INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER AND ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON BAR HANDSINKS CLOSEST TO THE CLEAN GLASSWARES. ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL BARS. ALL CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. INTERRIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES NEED CLEANING ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG ALL SPLASHGUARDS AT ALL DISHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED- (EVIDENCE OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED). MISSING OR LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM & MEN'S LOCKER/BATHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK ON A WATER LINE AT BOOSTER HEATER OF DISHMACHINE (BASEMENT), BASE OF 1-COMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION, DRIP PAN ON CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN IS LEAKING ALSO. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY ON A CLEAN DRY PLACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Nov 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS: 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS, 1ST, 2ND, BASEMENT PREP AREAS,AND DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROX 40 FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LCUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. MAT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECFT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.FLOORS MUST BE FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 437 Rush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 437 Rush on file is from Jun 30, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 437 Rush?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 437 Rush.
Has 437 Rush's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 437 Rush have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 437 Rush means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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