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Hospital · Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center

1653 W Congress Pkwy

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Rush University Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from May 2, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Rush University Medical Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 2, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Nov 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

4-204.112(B): 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 14, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 7, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, FLYING AROUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR FOOD CART STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE MOP SINK AREA NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 2 COMP SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SUGAR ON AND UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING PEST.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

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