Taurus Restaurant

December 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: 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).
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: 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.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: 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.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41

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