What is Tavern ON Rush's health inspection score?

Tavern ON Rush has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 April 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tavern ON Rush have?

Tavern ON Rush has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tavern ON Rush safe to eat at?

Tavern ON Rush has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

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: 1031 N RUSH ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 70

1031 N RUSH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/21/2023

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0Good

American•Streeterville

Ranked #509 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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1031 N RUSH ST , Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

May

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
Improper thawing for seafood, cold water not thawing all frozen food, instructed to thaw properly.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
refer to violation 60.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
refer to violation #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−43 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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