What is Taurus Express's health inspection score?

Taurus Express has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taurus Express last inspected?

Taurus Express was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taurus Express have?

Taurus Express has 50 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taurus Express safe to eat at?

Taurus Express has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Taurus Express

Name: Taurus Express
Address: 6558 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 76

6558 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

2 inspections

7 high priority

4 intermediate

13 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

19 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Potato cutter mounted on raw wood wall. Instructed to pain or seal with a food grade paint so it is easy to clean.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Food debris and grease spills noted behind deep fryer, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,POTATO PEELER,MOPSINK,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT AT FURNANCE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP ALONG WALLBASE IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med11 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED STEAK AT 91.4F AND 4LBS. WHITE TURKEY AT 46.8F. INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 9LBS.$75.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAIT BOX AT GREASE TRAP AND ON FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/21/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,WORN SWEEP ON REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE BUCKET OF FRENCH FRIES FROM FLOOR NEAR FRYER AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,POTATO PEELER,MOPSINK,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL GAP ALONG WALLBASE IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT AT FURNANCE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600462 8/21/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIIVE CAULKING ALONG LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS UNDER OVERHEAD SERVICE SHELF .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

4 High3 Med7 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

21/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR FRYER,ON TOP OF FURNANCE AND ON WOOD LEDGE INSIDE OF FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN MOP SINK CLOSET, IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET AND INSIDE OF SINK VANITY.WALL OUTLET NEAR REAR REFRIGERATOR AND ON CONDUIT BEHIND DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIIVE CAULKING ALONG LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS UNDER OVERHEAD SERVICE SHELF .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF FURNANCE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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