What is Tavern ON Rush's health inspection score?

Tavern ON Rush has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tavern ON Rush last inspected?

Tavern ON Rush was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tavern ON Rush have?

Tavern ON Rush has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tavern ON Rush safe to eat at?

Yes, Tavern ON Rush has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tavern ON Rush serve?

Tavern ON Rush serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tavern ON Rush

Name: Tavern ON Rush
Address: 1015 N RUSH ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 92

1015 N RUSH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #117 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1015 N RUSH ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Feb 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High2 Med4 Basic

12 total

22/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
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.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−78 pts

Sep 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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