Taurus Flavors
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Taurus Flavors has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 15, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 15, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taurus Flavors' 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS STEAK AND DELI SANDWHICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS STEAK AND DELI SANDWHICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSETS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS INSIDE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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90
Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND SHOVELS AND RAKE IN SOUTHEAST STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLET AND FLOOR UNDER REACH-IN COOLER IN NORTHEAST CORNER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN THE SIDE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, THE WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK. THERE IS A DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE SIDE PREP AREA WHEN OPEN BLOCKS THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (SINK IS LOCATED IN THE CORNER). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED AND TO CLOSE DOOR TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN THE SIDE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
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90
Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL CONDIMENTS, SALT ETC REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBER PUTTY FROM RIGHT SEAM OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AND PROPERLY WELD SEAMS. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SOAP, ETC FROM SALT AND CONDIMENTS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 7, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM BEHIND GRILL AND UNDER GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL CONDIMENTS, SALT ETC REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBER PUTTY FROM RIGHT SEAM OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AND PROPERLY WELD SEAMS. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SOAP, ETC FROM SALT AND CONDIMENTS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taurus Flavors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taurus Flavors on file is from Jul 15, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taurus Flavors?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taurus Flavors.
Has Taurus Flavors' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taurus Flavors have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taurus Flavors means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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