Food Establishment Inspection Report
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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
21306 Illinois Route 9
Tremont, IL 61568-9252
Establishment
TASTE OF TCRC MFE 		License/Permit #
2159
Street Address
33 S FOURTH ST
City/State
PEKIN, IL 		ZIP Code
61554
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 1
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 08/07/2024
Time In 12:45 PM
Time Out 01:40 PM
Permit Holder
TCRC 		Risk Category
Category II
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    
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 X  
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   Thermometers provided & accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38 X Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39   Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
40 X 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   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: TASTE OF TCRC MFE Establishment #: 2159
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Temperature Documentation: NO License Posted: NO Complaint Number:
Sanitation Information
Name: AMANDA VALDES    
Name: TAMMY STASZ    
Name: INETA YOUNG    

SANITIZER OBSERVATIONS
Location Location Desc. Method Used Chemical Sanitizer Used PPM Water Temp
Sanitizer Bucket Dish area Chemical Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium 200.00 0.00

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
air temp/Stand-up fridge 37.00°F cheese/Stand-up fridge 41.00°F cut tomatoes/deli cooler 40.00°F
corn salsa/deli cooler 37.00°F Chicken/FCT 192.00°F air temp/Deli cooler bottom 41.00°F
air temp/Freezer 4.00°F Hamburgers/Hot holding 151.00°F Beef/Hot holding 154.00°F
     

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
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An opened pre-made container of Hard-boiled eggs and cheese in the stand-up fridge did not have dates on them and were being held for longer than 24 hours. Several other items in the fridge did not have labels, but were being used within 24 hours. COS. PIC labeled unlabeled items. Ensure that any TCS and RTE foods are labeled if not being used within 24 hours.

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- 3-501.17 (A-B) (E-G): (A)Except when PACKAGING FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method as specified under § 3-502.12, and except as specified in ¶¶ (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (B) Except as specified in ¶¶ (E) - (G) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in ¶ (A) of this section and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on FOOD safety. (E) Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this section do not apply to individual meal portions served or rePACKAGED for sale from a bulk container upon a consumer’s request. (F) Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this section do not apply to SHELLSTOCK.  (G) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to the following FOODS prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT inspected by a REGULATORY AUTHORITY: (1) Deli salads, such as ham salad, seafood salad, chicken salad, egg salad, pasta salad, potato salad, and macaroni salad, manufactured in accordance with 21 CFR 110 Current good manufacturing practice in manufacturing, packing, or holding human food; (2) Hard cheeses containing not more than 39% moisture as defined in 21 CFR 133 Cheeses and related cheese products, such as cheddar, gruyere, parmesan and reggiano, and romano; (3) Semi-soft cheeses containing more than 39% moisture, but not more than 50% moisture, as defined in 21 CFR 133 cheeses and related cheese products, such as blue, edam, gorgonzola, gouda, and monterey jack; (4) Cultured dairy products as defined in 21 CFR 131 Milk and cream, such as yogurt, sour cream, and buttermilk; (5) Preserved FISH products, such as pickled herring and dried or salted cod, and other acidified FISH products defined in 21 CFR 114 Acidified foods; (6) Shelf stable, dry fermented sausages, such as pepperoni and Genoa; and (7) Shelf stable salt-cured products such as prosciutto and Parma (ham). - V,COS
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There is a small hole under the cook area that used to have wiring filling it, but no longer does. Ensure that this hole is filled to prevent pests from entering by next routine inspection.

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- 6-202.15 (A) (B) (D): (A) Except as specified in (B), (C), and (E) and under (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply if a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (D) Except as specified in (B) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means. - V
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PIC did not have a hair restraint on their head. PIC did not have a hat at time of inspection, but will be wearing one when active food prep is occurring.

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- 2-402.11 (A) (B): (A) Except as provided in ¶ (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal RISK of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE­ USE ARTICLES. - V
Inspection Comments -Facility is operating within their category II permit.

-Facility has replaced coving on all but one side of the walls. Facility was given 90 days to replace all coving and is on track to accomplish this.
HACCP Topic: Labeling of TCS/RTE when not used within 24 hours
 

Person In Charge (Signature)

  Amanda Valdes 		 

Date:

  08/07/2024
 

Inspector

  ELLIOT LUSK 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: