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 1
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 11/04/2024
Time In 12:20 PM
Time Out 01:25 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    
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 X  
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   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 in wait staff 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
tenderloin/Arctic Air freezer 5.00°F gravy/steam table in kitchen 165.00°F mashed potatoes/steam table in kitchen 162.00°F
diced tomatoes/prep cooler in kitchen 40.00°F raw fish/prep cooler 41.00°F hashbrowns/prep cooler 36.00°F
sliced ham/prep cooler 37.00°F sausage links/prep cooler 41.00°F sliced ham/walk-in cooler 30.00°F
waffle mix/walk-in cooler 35.00°F ranch dressing/Pepsi cooler 36.00°F sliced tomatoes/Serv-Ware cooler 40.00°F
     

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
22 The individual SunGlow butter containers were found on the table at the wait staff area out of refrigeration since 7am (5.5 hours) and the label states: "Perishable Keep Refrigerated". The label was pointed out the the employees and the owner. They said that this is a new type of butter than what they used to use and they didn't realize the this type is required to stay under refrigeration compared to the previous kind. All cold TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food items need to be kept at 41 degrees F or below at all times. Corrected on site by voluntarily disposing of the (about 30) individual containers and will keep the butter under refrigeration from this point forward.

- 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,COS
55 The following items are soiled and need to be cleaned: 1. The vent above the ice machine. 2. The vent cover on the ceiling of the men's and women's restrooms. Maintain all ceilings and attached equipment clean.

- 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
HACCP Topic: food manager certification discussion
 

Person In Charge (Signature)

  Arben Murati 		 

Date:

  11/04/2024
 

Inspector

  Kate Brown 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: