TAURUS FLAVORS, INC.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR THE DELI MEATS AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE OFFICE AND THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING SANITIZED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT USING ONLY WATER AND SOAP AND WITHOUT SANITIZING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON THE PROPER PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR THE DELI MEATS AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, ABOUOT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OFFICE, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE HEATER AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(B) OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE FOR THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE OFFICE AND THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,HAS ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE SINK INSIDE A CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT,HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL,CEILING AND FLOOR BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENRTY POINT FOR PESTS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES INSIDE A STORAGE ROOM IN THE FRONT NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER ON THE WALLS,COOLER AND TABLE, 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS AND DOORS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE SINK INSIDE A CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT,HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL,CEILING AND FLOOR BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENRTY POINT FOR PESTS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES INSIDE A STORAGE ROOM IN THE FRONT NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER ON THE WALLS,COOLER AND TABLE, 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS AND DOORS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE SINK INSIDE A CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT,HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL,CEILING AND FLOOR BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENRTY POINT FOR PESTS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501951 DATE 11-17-14:(38) MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE CADINET WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS STORED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AND PREP AREA,ALONG WAALL BASE AND CORNERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND ON SIDES OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS,SO THAT DOORS ARE RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1512299 DATE 11-25-2014(33)REMOVE BLACK DEPOSITS/STAINS FROM INSIDE OF ALL 3 SECTIONS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(34(NEW FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS POURED AND SET THE SURFACE,MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AND PREP AREA,ALONG WAALL BASE AND CORNERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STORAGE AREA "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR