Jays on Taylor

1421 W Taylor, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Jays on Taylor. On Dec 2, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jays on Taylor dates to Dec 2, 2010.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

Jays on Taylor's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2010

Routine

3 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. The kitchen cutting boards and knives are dirty and need detailed cleaning. The ice machine interior and door are dirty and need to be cleaned in detail.

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. Clean the hood interior of grease buildup.

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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Nov 19, 2010

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jays on Taylor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jays on Taylor on file is from Dec 2, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Jays on Taylor's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jays on Taylor have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jays on Taylor 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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