Tavern On Rush

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 18, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD INSIDE 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINES, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.1 F AND 48.0 F INSIDE DELI PREP COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA- SALAD DRESSING, CRAB MIX, FETA CHEESE AND RICOTTA WHIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 20 LBS, VALUED AT $150.00.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     FOUND 2ND FLOOR DELI PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F. FOUND SALAD DRESSING, FETA CHEESE, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

3. Jun 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CARDBOARD IS NOT USED. MUST USE NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON TOXIC MATERIAL.

4. Jun 10, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE SERVICE AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER STOCKED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED BY STRAINERS AND UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MOLLUSCAN SHELLSTOCK WITHOUT TAGS AFFIXED TO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE AFFIXED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF MUSSELS ($100) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT THE DATE LISTING WHEN THE LAST OF THE SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE DATE IN WHICH THE LAST OF THE SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD IS TO BE DOCUMENTED ON THE SHELLSTOCK TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. ICE MACHINES HAD BLACK BUILD UP ON WHITE INTERIOR PANELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN DISH AREA, IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND IN UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CARDBOARD IS NOT USED. MUST USE NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON TOXIC MATERIAL.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

5. Sep 5, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 27, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT ARE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IN BASEMENT REAR PREP/ DISH AREA HANDSINK NEEDED AT MANUEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). ECOLAB ON SITE CURRENTLY PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.