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TODAY'S TEMPTATIONS INC.

1900 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant (Wholesale)

Inspection summary

TODAY'S TEMPTATIONS INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 21, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 14, 2012, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times on June 21, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on June 21, 2012. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 21, 2012. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 21, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Outside garbage dumpster area not cleaned rodent proofed and lids not tight fitting. Observed 2 garbage dumpster that has debris overflowing from dumpster, lids not closed and creating a rodent nuisances. Instructed that dumspter lids must be closed at all times and free from overflowing garbage and food debris. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, SYRUP FOOD CONTAINERS, OVENS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, MUST REPAIR BROKEN/BENT WEATHER STRIP AND SEAL OPENING IN DOOR WHERE DOOR KNOB IS MISSING. VIOLATION STILL REMAINING.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Weather strips at entry doors and hallway not maintained. Instructed to replace all weather stripping.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Equipment, ovens, utensils, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, storage racks, can opener attached to prep table, and bulk storage containers not cleaned.All said equipments etc.require a detail cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor through-out premises-storage, hallway and preparation areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debriss build-up on floor
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls through-out premises not maintained, must seal all holes in wallS.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EVIDENCE OF PESTS,OUTER DOORS TO ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED I.E. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES DRY STORAGE HOLDING AREA,FOOD PREP AREAS AND FRONT OVERHEAD DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALONG CENTER & BOTTOMS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO TIGHT FITTING INCLUDING THE 2 ENTRY DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT .DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/12,PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL AREAS SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR,ALSO A MESHING IS NEEDED TO NEWLY INSTALLED FANS ON UPPER WALLS TO PREMISES(SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed handsink, utility sink and three compartment install together. Instructed to install splashguard between all sinks. Weather strips at entry doors and hallway not maintained. Instructed to replace all weather stripping.Also conveyor belts to all food equipments machineries throughout the food prep areas require replacing and maintenance.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Equipment, ovens, utensils, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, storage racks, can opener attached to prep table, and bulk storage containers not cleaned.All said equipments etc.require a detail cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor through-out premises-storage, hallway and preparation areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debriss build-up on floor.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls through-out premises not maintained. Walls in storage room has chipped paint and exposed raw wood. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls and apply non-toxic sealant to all raw wood. Walls and ceiling not in hallway and prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove dust build-up and repaint all walls and ceiling.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to remove excessive cardbaord boxes and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unnecessary articles in storage areas due to potential pest harborage.
  6. Complaint

    17 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Interior temperature of walk-in cooler at 59.3 F to 63.6 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Potentially hazarodus foods not maintaining proper temperature. Found pasteurized eggs inside walk-in cooler 8-5 gallon containers at 56.6 F. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $230, 320 lbs. Owner denatured and discarded product.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Hand washing facilities not convenient in food prep area. Exposed hand sink in prep area not provided with hot running water. Instructed that hand sink must have hot and cold running water at all times. Crtitical citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Found bucket of shredded carrots inside walk-in cooler with live gnats inside, butter on shelf inside walk-in cooler not covered and coming in contact with metal shelf and various dough and yeast products inside plastic non-food grade material containers in cooler and in prep area thats improperly stored. Instructed that all foods must be stored in a sanitary condition, covered and protected from possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Evidence of pest activity and outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Observed live gnats in various areas-pallet in hallway-approximately 10-15 gnats, walk-in cooler inside bucket of shredded carrots-5 gnats, and inside office in corner-approximately 4. Observed mice droppings in corner in of second storage area-approximately 10 mice droppings. Double entry doors not rodent proofed-doors has 1/4 inch gap in corner and across bottom. Also, pest control logbook not provided with required documents. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premises, provide logbook with all required wriiten documentation, rodent proof all exterior and interior doors and remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize all areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Outside garbage storage area not cleaned, rodent proofed, containers covered or maintained. Observed 2 dumpster outside overfilled with various garbage, debris and foods that creating rodent, insect, bird and squirrel nuisance. Dumpster lids will not close due to being overfilled. Instructed that dumpster lids are to be tight fitting at all times and area must be maintained, cleaned to prevent pest activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-pasteurized Eggs at 56.6 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container and must have all prepackaged foods ingredients listed on pack.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed handsink, utility sink and three compartment install together. Instructed to install splashguard between all sinks. Weather strips at entry doors and hallway not maintained. Instructed to replace all weather stripping. Grease trap attached at three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to detail lcean and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Residential paintbrushes used for food handling. Instructed to use only food grade/approved material and supplies.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Equipment, ovens, utensils, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, storage racks, can opener attached to prep table, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor through-out premises-storage, hallway and preparation areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debriss build-up on floor.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls through-out premises not maintained. Walls in storage room has chipped paint and exposed raw wood. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls and apply non-toxic sealant to all raw wood. Walls and ceiling not in hallway and prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove dust build-up and repaint all walls and ceiling. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace covers through-out.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working and missing light bulbs. Light bulbs not shielded in common hallway, being used for bread storage rack. Instructed to install shields and end caps on all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Backflow preventer not provided at faucet used to connect water hose. Instructed to install backflow preventer at faucet. Faucet at three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair faucet to prevent leak at neck.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to remove excessive cardbaord boxes and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Food handlers not wearing proper uniform. Observed employees wearing sleeveless shirts in prep area and clothes(outside)not clean. Instructed to provide clean attire for all food handlers.

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