Food Establishment Inspection Report

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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
21306 Illinois Route 9
Tremont, IL 61568-9252
Establishment
PEKIN'S AMERICAN GRILL
License/Permit #
1787
Street Address
3200 COURT ST
City/State
PEKIN, IL
ZIP Code
61554
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 3
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 05/14/2024
Time In 01:40 PM
Time Out 03:20 PM
Permit Holder
TONY DZAMBAZI
Risk Category
Category I
Purpose of Inspection   Regular

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

Circle designated compliance status (IN, OUT, N/O, N/A) for each numbered item
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
Risk factors are important practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
Compliance Status
COS R

SUPERVISION

 
1 IN OUT     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager    

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

 
3 IN OUT     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting    
4 IN OUT     Proper use of restriction and exclusion    
5 IN OUT     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events    

GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

 
6 IN OUT   N/O Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
7 IN OUT   N/O No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    

PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

 
8 IN OUT   N/O Hands clean & properly washed    
9 IN OUT N/A N/O No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible    

APPROVED SOURCE

 
11 IN OUT     Food obtained from approved source    
12 IN OUT N/A N/O Food received at proper temperature    
13 IN OUT     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
14 IN OUT N/A N/O Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
 
Compliance Status
COS R

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

 
15 IN OUT N/A N/O Food separated and protected    
16 IN OUT N/A   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized X  
17 IN OUT     Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food    

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY

 
18 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooking time & temperatures    
19 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
20 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooling time and temperature    
21 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper hot holding temperatures    
22 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cold holding temperatures    
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition    
24 IN OUT N/A N/O Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records    

CONSUMER ADVISORY

 
25 IN OUT N/A   Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food    

HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS

 
26 IN OUT N/A   Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    

FOOD/COLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 
27 IN OUT N/A   Food additives: approved and properly used    
28 IN OUT N/A   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used    

CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES

 
29 IN OUT N/A   Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP    

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES

Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Mark "X" in box if numbered item is not in compliance       Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection   
R
=repeat violation  
  COS R

SAFE FOOD AND WATER

 
30   Pasteurized eggs used where required    
31   Water & ice from approved source    
32   Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    

FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 
33   Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
34   Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
35   Approved thawing methods used    
36 X Thermometers provided & accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38   Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39   Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
40   Personal cleanliness    
41   Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
42   Washing fruits & vegetables    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43   In-use utensils: properly stored    
 
  COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44   Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled    
45   Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used    
46   Gloves used properly    

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND VENDING

 
47   Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used    
48   Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
54   Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean    
56   Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

 
57   All food employees have food handler training    

ALLERGEN AWARENESS & TRAINING

 
58   Allergen awareness and training    
IOCI 17-356

Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Establishments: PEKIN'S AMERICAN GRILL Establishment #: 1787
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Temperature Documentation: NO License Posted: NO Complaint Number:
Sanitation Information
Name: ARGTON DZAMBAZI    
Name: ARBEN MURATI    

SANITIZER OBSERVATIONS

Location Location Desc. Method Used Chemical Sanitizer Used PPM Water Temp
Sanitizer Bucket wait station area Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 100.00 0.00
Dish Machine in kitchen Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 50.00 0.00

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS

Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
white gravy/hot well cookline 147.00°F brown gravy/hot well cookline 167.00°F au jus/hot well cookline 153.00°F
diced tomatoes/Arctic Air cooler in kitchen 40.00°F diced ham/Arctic Air cooler in kitchen 40.00°F raw fish/U-Star cooler in kitchen 37.00°F
butter/walk-in cooler 30.00°F raw chicken/walk-in cooler 29.00°F soup/Nemco Food Warmer 153.00°F
ranch dressing/Pepsi cooler 54.00°F coffee cream/Pepsi cooler 56.00°F thousand island dressing/Pepsi cooler 56.00°F
     

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
16 The chlorine bleach sanitizer located in the bucket at the wait service area tested at above 200ppm. All chlorine bleach sanitizers used for food-contact surfaces shall test around 100ppm. The sanitizer has been diluted and now tests at 100ppm.

- 4-501.114 (A):  (A) A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under ¶4-703.11(C) shall meet the criteria specified under §7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria, shall be used in accordance with the EPA- registered label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart in the Food Code. - V,COS
22 The Pepsi cooler located in the wait service area has an air temperature of 57 degrees F. The food items temped at 54-56 degrees F. The food items which are required to be refrigerated for food safety have been voluntarily disposed of. See the pictures attached for all food items which have been disposed of (such as ranch dressing, french dressing, thousand island dressing, coffee creamers, individual containers of butter, & whipped cream. The Person In Charge said the Pepsi company is sending a service technician out and they will be there tomorrow (5/15/24). A follow-up inspection will occur on or after 5/17/24. If the cooler is repaired and holding a temperature of below 41 degrees F, before 5/17/24, please contact Kate at 309-929-0239 for a recheck.

- 3-501.16(A)(2): (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under ¶ (B) and in ¶ (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. - V
25 A consumer advisory is present on the menu's but an asterisk next to the food items that are allowed to be cooked to order/undercooked, is not available. Provide an asterisk on the menu items allowed to be cooked to order such as eggs, steak and hamburgers and a follow-up inspection will occur on or after 5/17/24.

- 3-603.11: (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”;  or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. - V
36 A thermometer is not provided in the Pepsi cooler, located at the wait staff area. Provide a thermometer in all cold holding units in order to monitor the temperature by the next regular inspection.

- 4-204.112 (A): (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. - V
55 The vent located on the ceiling above the ice machine is heavily soiled. Maintain all ceilings and attached equipment clean. Clean this area by the next regular inspection.

- 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. - V
Inspection Comments A follow-up inspection will occur once Kate is contacted or on or after 5/17/24 for the Pepsi cooler and for the menu's. Do not use the Pepsi cooler until it has been cleared by our department. Call Kate at 309-929-0239 or email her at kbrown@tchd.net
HACCP Topic: labeling
 

Person In Charge (Signature)

  Arben Murati
 

Date:

  05/14/2024
 

Inspector

  Kate Brown
 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: