Food Establishment Inspection Report
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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
21306 Illinois Route 9
Tremont, IL 61568-9252
Establishment
KROGER J-647 RETAIL 		License/Permit #
341
Street Address
1001 W JACKSON ST
City/State
MORTON, IL 		ZIP Code
61550
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 2
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 12/05/2024
Time In 01:00 PM
Time Out 02:40 PM
Permit Holder
KROGER J-647 RETAIL 		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 X  

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   Thermometers provided & accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38   Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39 X Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display X  
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 X Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
51 X 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: KROGER J-647 RETAIL Establishment #: 341
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Temperature Documentation: NO License Posted: NO Complaint Number:
Sanitation Information
Name: KRISTOPHER CLAUSING    
Name: TAMRA GAMA    
Name: ABRIELLE BORTKEWICZ    
Name: BRITTANY HAGY    
Name: KAYLA MOORE    
Name: MANNY NEWMAN    

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
air temp/seafood walk in cooler 37.00°F air temp/seafood display cooler 37.00°F air temp/meat display cooler 36.00°F
air temp/meat walk in cooler 34.00°F air temp/large meat walk in cooler 32.00°F air temp/retail meat cooler 41.00°F
air temp/retail meat cooler 28.00°F air temp/retail meat cooler 34.00°F air temp/retail meat cooler 35.00°F
air temp/retail meat cooler 32.00°F air temp/retail meat cooler 41.00°F air temp/egg cooler 32.00°F
air temp/produce cooler 36.00°F air temp/produce cooler 40.00°F air temp/dairy cooler 35.00°F
     

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
10 Hand sinks in the produce area, seafood area, and men's restroom did not have proper signage.

***COS
Signs were provided to Person in Charge.

- 6-301.14: A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - V,COS
16 The three compartment sink was filled with wash and rinse, sanitize basin was not full, dishes were soaking. When asked about the procedure in process, the person in charge stated that the sanitize basin should be filled with where they were at in the process.

***COS
Third basin was filled with sanitizer.

- 4-702.11: UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning.   - V,COS
39 Paper towel dispenser in seafood area is installed just above the trash can. Paper towels were observed being dispensed into the trash can, soiled with liquid from the trash.

***COS
The trash can was moved away from the paper towel dispenser.

- 3-307.11: FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. - V,COS
49 Meat and seafood display cases had debris built up in tracks of display case doors, and the doors and handles were heavily soiled. Wash, rinse and sanitize and maintain clean by next routine inspection.

- 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. - V
51 Hand sink in seafood area has partial clog, causing a slow drain. Unclog drain by next routine inspection.

- 5-205.15 (B): A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be(B) Maintained in good repair. - V
55 Floor tiles behind meat display case were missing. Repair flooring by next routine inspection.

- 6-201.11: Except as specified under § 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. - V
HACCP Topic: Evaluating dented cans
 

Person In Charge (Signature)

  Josh Haddad 		 

Date:

  12/05/2024
 

Inspector

  DAWN GIOVANETTO 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: