Taurus Flavors

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 15, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provide. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager hair restraints must be worn in food prep areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room and kitchen to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Jun 27, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors inside the storage closets,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all cold holding units inside premises,instructed to provide

3. Aug 2, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jul 22, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.

5. Sep 17, 2014 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket on the front prep reach in cooler is ripped/damaged. Instructed to replace and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the floor tiles in the side prep area in front of the reach in coolers damaged/broken. Instructed to fix and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang mops up when not in use.

6. Sep 15, 2014 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket on the front prep reach in cooler is ripped/damaged. Instructed to replace and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the floor tiles in the side prep area in front of the reach in coolers damaged/broken. Instructed to fix and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang mops up when not in use.

7. Aug 13, 2013 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace damaged gasket on reach-in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace and seal loose baseboards in rear storage area. Seal opening around pipe fitting under sink in washroom.

8. Jun 15, 2012 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Label all condiments, salt etc removed from original container.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove plumber putty from right seam of right compartment of 3-comp sink and properly weld seams. Install back flow device on utility sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Separate cleaning equipment, soap, etc from salt and condiments on storage shelves.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

9. Jun 7, 2012 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Label all condiments, salt etc removed from original container.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove plumber putty from right seam of right compartment of 3-comp sink and properly weld seams. Install back flow device on utility sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Separate cleaning equipment, soap, etc from salt and condiments on storage shelves.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.