Tavern on Rush
Last inspected: May 23, 2022
100
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Tavern on Rush, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Tavern on Rush's record stops at May 23, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tavern on Rush on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found the following food items stored at improper temps at kitchen prep cooler. 10 lbs of cooked rice at 73.4f, fresh mozzarella cheese at 48.3f and cheese sauce at 47.3f. instructed to keep such foods stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $40.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Found prep cooler air temp at 48.8f, ice build-up on back of cooler preventing air flow. cooler is used for TCS food storage. priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to use.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed wine/water bottles places in ice bins that's in contact with ice cubes for consumption at 1st floor bar. instructed not place any bottles or utensils in ice bins. priority violation 7-38-005.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Observed a food runner slicing bread with bare hands, instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-10.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: previous core violation not corrected from report #2510206 dated 5-24-21 for violation # 58:NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. and #53:NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROO. instructed to correct core violation within given time frame. priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing for seafood, cold water not thawing all frozen food, instructed to thaw properly.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found a bout 9 live cockroaches in dish washing area nesting between cracks at dish room walls and ceiling. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. 7-38-020(a)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: refer to violation 60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: refer to violation #60
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May 24, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED AND CRACKED GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE RAW BAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISH/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT OVER GRILL STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
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Jun 12, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OPEN DELI MEAT PACKAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AFTER THE SEAL IS CUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK 'CAN OF SODA' PLACED AT KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES DRINKS OFF PREP TABLES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF SEAFOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE KNIVES AND SPOON STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP UTENSIL IN A DRY CONTAINER AND REPLACE FREQUENTLY.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING A SANDWICH IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EAT/DRINK ALL FOODS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS ON ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE HANDWASH SINK 2ND FL FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE MEAT SLICER THE HANDWASH SINK 1ST FL FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP SINK. THE HAMDWASH SINKS IN THE BAR BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE OPEN ICE BINS. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED COOKING PANS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 160 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 180 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE DATED WITH DATE FOOD HAS BEEN COOLED AND SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREAS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR GROUT AT SAID AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND AROUND CEILING VENTILATION AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER AT SAID AREA, LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HANDS WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING/ COFFEE ROOM, PLACING SOILED CUPS AND RINSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE SALAD DRESSING AND COOKED CORN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKED FOOD ABOVE RAW MEATS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. (SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR NOT COVERED, FOOD STRAINER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOUR TUBS AND OTHER FOODS STORED ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: BROILER REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, ABIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN, BURGER, FISH, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP BROILER REACH IN COOLER- FISH AT 49.1 F, BURGERS AT 54.1 F, CHICKEN 51.9 F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.6 F. OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AND THE DUMP SINKS ON EACH END OF THE BAR. MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN THE UNIFORM STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING CHLORINE OR RINSING AT 180F. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE 130F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CHLORINE LEVEL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSES SANITIZER TO 100 PPM CHLORINE OR RINSE AT A FINAL TEMPERATURE OF 180F. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR MACHINE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. TAG REMOVED AND MAY USE MACHINE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION AND RECOMMEND TO POST A SIGN STATING THE SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST RESEAL OR REPLACE. DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL UNUSED GARBAGE SHOOT NEXT TO 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO USED TO SEAL UNUSED BOTTLE DISPOSAL SHOOT BEHIND BAR.MUST REMOVE DIRTY DUCT TAPE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOME DIRT AROUND INTERIOR ICE SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUTING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAY ARM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE WITH BROKEN/MISSING COLD HANDLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN 1ST FLOOR THREE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF WINE BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN ALONG WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #569674 ON 11/3/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Nov 3, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LIDS. 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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Oct 27, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL SANITIZING. FOUND THE LOW TEMP./CHLORINE DISHMACHINE (2nd FLOOR) SANITIZER AT 0-PPM, WHILE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHLORINE LEVELS AT 100-PPM AT ALL TIMES & USE THE 3-COMP. SINK UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE RIGHT SECTION OF THE BAR AREA (1sr FL.); 5-ON WALLS ABOVE THE FRONT WAIT STAFF STATION (1st FL.); 5-ON WALLS BY THE STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM PART OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR & INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SAME DOOR , IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE FRAME-MUST FIX. ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LIDS. 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: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL FREEZER AT PREP STATION, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BARS, COMPRESSORS-DUE TO DUST/ FOOD STAINS. 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS, MISSING TILES AROUND A DRAIN BY GREASE TRAP AT REAR DOOR (1st FLOOOR), MUST BE FIXED. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT BOTH COLD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING EXHAUST VENT AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM-MUST PROVIDE. 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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Nov 24, 2010
Routine
6 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT 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. 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK SPLATTERS. DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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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 MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE. DISH AREA, REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, SERVICE BAR, SALAD AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA. ALL DUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM AIR VENTS AND CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCET AT SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT THE LEAK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tavern on Rush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tavern on Rush on file is from May 23, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tavern on Rush?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Tavern on Rush.
Has Tavern on Rush's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tavern on Rush have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tavern on 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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