TODAY'S TEMPTATIONS INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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).

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor through-out premises-storage, hallway and preparation areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debriss build-up on floor.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.