Rush Street (T3/H14)
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Rush Street (T3/H14) stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Rush Street (T3/H14) squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HOT DOGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZER WAS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HOT DOGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR ON WALL NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE LINER AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.EMPLOYEE IN BAR/PREP AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS;PREPARING DRINKS AND HOT DOGS THEN WENT ON TO CHANGE GLOVES AND HANDLED CASH FROM CUSTOMERS THEN WENT ON TO HANDLE CLEAN CUPS NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOT DOGS.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR/FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS(BOWLS,BAR UTENSILS,CUPS ETC.) STORED INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF MENTIONED HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND COOLERS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL ESPECIALLY CORNERS IN REAR AND INFRONT BAR/PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND SHELVES.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER (BY HOT HOLDING UNIT)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER ON STORAGE SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN COOLERS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NOTED SODA CRATE IS USED AS STORAGE SHELF, MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON LIGHT FIXTURES OVER BAR AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOGS, SLICED TOMATOES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food debris encrusted on the blades of the tomato slicer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BOTTOM OF KEG COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE PARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND (FOOD) ICE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON SURFACES WHERE THE WATER FLOWS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SAID ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (FRONT BAR).
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. INTERIOR WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER ICEBIN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. SHELVES /RACKS IN 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rush Street (T3/H14) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rush Street (T3/H14) on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rush Street (T3/H14)?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rush Street (T3/H14).
Has Rush Street (T3/H14)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rush Street (T3/H14) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rush Street (T3/H14) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rush Street (T3/H14) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rush Street (T3/H14) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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