Taurus Flavors, Inc.

August 22, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (FACILITY ADDED A REAR PREP AREA DUE TO A CAR CRASH THAT OCCURED NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO ADD A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPPING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 (A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53F-62F, AND ABOUT 15 PREMADE DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 59F-67F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT 59F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALSO OBSERVED LIVE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY SERVING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS FROM THE ONLY REAR EXIT DOOR FOR THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS AND ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITY MUST REPAIR ALL UNFINISHED CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS.
code 39
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 1, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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