Our Taurus Flavors #2
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, Our Taurus Flavors #2 has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Our Taurus Flavors #2's record stops at Oct 22, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Our Taurus Flavors #2 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET 3 COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. (TOOLS,PERSONAL ITEMS,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BABY BOTTLES AND PLAY PEN FROM REAR.
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Sep 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. FOUND 2 INCH GAP ON TOP OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, VENTILATION HOOD FILTER, GASKETS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, INTERIOR OF REAR REFRIGERATOR, MEAT SLICER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN STORAGE ROOMS. CLEAN WOOD PLATFORM UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.
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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. REPAIR AND OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY REAR REFRIGERATOR AND AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING AND PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING VENT COVER BY TOILET ROOM. REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AROUND PREP AREA AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR PAINT IN LIGHT FINISH. REPAIR CEILING SECTION AT REAR STORAGE ROOM BY PIPING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Jul 5, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED IE. AU JUS, SAUCE, BEEF AT STEAM TABLE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND HAND WASH SINK. CLEAN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM, VENTS AT CEILING AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER UTILITY SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
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Jun 28, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES AND OR STORE IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POP CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVES AND OR RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, VENT COVERS AT CEILING, INSIDE TOILET ROOM, AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE, AND BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WIRES, WALL SECTIONS WITH DUST BUILD-UP, REATTACH VENT COVER AT REAR DOUBLE DOORS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND HAND WASH SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND CIGARETTES WITH ASHES INSIDE ASHTRAY STORED INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY, ASHES, AND CIGARETTES FROM PREMISES. INFORMED MANAGER OF NON-COMPLIANCE OF CITY OF CHICAGO INDOOR CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008. CITATION ISSUED. 7-32-020 (c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Our Taurus Flavors #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Our Taurus Flavors #2 on file is from Oct 22, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Our Taurus Flavors #2?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Our Taurus Flavors #2.
Has Our Taurus Flavors #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Our Taurus Flavors #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Our Taurus Flavors #2 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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