Taurus Restaurant

4024-4026 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Taurus Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2016. Taurus Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 26, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Taurus Restaurant's record stops at Sep 26, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taurus Restaurant on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALL VENT COVER ABOVE THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ONE MORE EMPLOYEE NEEDS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 27, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2016

License

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Found 3 door cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Found air temperature 43.3F. All refrigeration units must be 40F or less. Must repair and maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Found dish machine in dish room not properly functioning. Must repair. Dish machine must have adequate concentration of sanitizer. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Found dish room without easily accessible hand washing sink. Must provide easily accessible exposed hand washing sink, with hot & cold water (with adequate city pressure), soap and paper towels. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Found 1 inch gap along bottom of rear exterior door. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: Must provide original City of Chicago certified manager certificate. Must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site while prepping and/or serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Must install splash guard on exposed hand sink in bar area. Found oven in basement unsealed, with visible dust. Must seal or paint to make surface smooth and easily cleanable. Found raw wood cabinet in the bar. Must paint or seal to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found basement prep area floor with large gaps on floor. Must grout or fill all gaps/cracks to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found basement prep room (used for prepping and cooking) without prep sink. Must install a prep sink ,with hot & cold water and adequate city pressure, in basement prep area. Must maintain same. Must install backflow prevention device on ice machine and espresso machine. Must maintain same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Found items in closet in rear hallway stored directly on the floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taurus Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taurus Restaurant on file is from Sep 26, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taurus Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taurus Restaurant.

Has Taurus Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taurus Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taurus Restaurant 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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