Food Establishment Inspection Report
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KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 2390 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 802 - 9410
Establishment
 ISIDRO'S TAMALES Y TAQUERIA 		License/Permit #
 KK310
Street Address
430 W STATION
City/State
 KANKAKEE, IL 		ZIP Code
 60901
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 7
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 04/08/2019
Time In 01:15 PM
Time Out 04:00 PM
Permit Holder
ISIDRO MARTINEZ 		Risk Category
H
Purpose of Inspection
ORIGINAL INSPECTION

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 X  
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 appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection  
R
=repeat violation  
Compliance Status
 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 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    
Compliance Status
 COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44 X Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled X  
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   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
54 X Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean    
56   Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

 
57 X All food employees have food handler training    
58 X Allergen training as required    
IOCI 17-356

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishments: ISIDRO'S TAMALES Y TAQUERIA Establishment #: KK310
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Sanitizer Type: Chemical PPM: CHLORINE: 0-50 Heat: N/A °F
CFPM Verification (name, ID#, expiration date):
JOSEFINA VERDUZCO
1615157
08/18/2027 		FRANCISCO MARTINEZ
1615136
08/18/2027

01/01/1900

 

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
/frigidaire freezer -5.00°F /kenmore freezer -1.00°F /natural cooler 35.00°F
/grill 180.00°F /grill 180.00°F /reach-in cooler 39.00°F
0.00°F    

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
1 PF 2-102.11 (A): The PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (A) Complying with this Code by having no violations of PRIORITY ITEMS during the current inspection.
The person in charge does not have a protection manager's certification and did not preclude the occurrence of priority violations. Furthermore, she could not provide adequate answers to public health related questions.
2 C The person in charge is not certified as a food protection manager. Ensure that all individuals considered to be "the person-in-charge" is certified as a food protection manager. Correct by next routine inspection.
3 PF Violation (2-103.11(N)): Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with Law, to the Person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, as specified under 2-201.11(A); In violation of 2-103.11(O): written procedures and plans, where specified by the Code and as developed by the Food establishment, are maintained and implemented as required. Corrective Action: The establishment shall have documentation that provides evidence that employees have been informed of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food to the person in charge. - (Correct By: Apr 18, 2019)
5 PF 2-501.11: A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
The establishment has no written procedure for employees to follow when cleaning up fecal matter or vomitus; also, the kit is incomplete--the facility does not have any absorbent material to clean-up after a vomiting or diarrheal event. Corrective Action: create a written procedure for cleaning up fecal matter and vomitus and put together a complete diarrheal and vomiting clean-up kit. - (Correct By: Apr 18, 2019)
9 P 3-301.11 (B): (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under §3-302.15 or as specified in ¶¶ (D) and (E) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT.
Violation: employee was observed touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Corrective action: food was immediately discarded, and the employee was made to use utensils when placing food on serving plates. - COS (Correct By: Apr 8, 2019)
10 PF 5-205.11 (A): (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
Violation: Observed hand sink to be obstructed by food containers during the start of the inspection. Corrective Action: Boxes where moved. - COS (Correct By: Apr 8, 2019)
16 P 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.
Violation: Observed an inadequate amount of chlorine within the sanitizer solution at the three compartment sink (10 PPM of Chlorine). Corrective Action: more bleach was added to the solution until sanitizer contained 50 PPM of available chlorine. - COS (Correct By: Apr 8, 2019)
36 PF 4-203.11: (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1°C in the intended range of use. (B) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICESthat are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2°F in the intended range of use.
Violation: Observed no metal stem thermometers at this facility. Corrective action: obtain metal stem thermometer to ensure food products are being cooked to the appropriate temperatures. - (Correct By: Apr 18, 2019)
39 C 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
Violation: Observed boxes and packages of food products to be stored on the floor within the kitchen (a box of lime) and within the dry storage area (a bag of onions). Corrective action: Store all products 6 inches above the floor. - COS (Correct By: Apr 8, 2019)
44 C 4-903.11 (B)(1)(2): (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
Violation: Observed cleaned utensils (spoons) be stored in a position that allows it to be handled by the food contact surface. Correction: store cleaned utensil with their handles facing the employees. - COS (Correct By: Apr 8, 2019)
49 C 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.
Violation: Observed the table surface under the grill to be unclean. In addition, the interior of the two freezes is unclean. Corrective action: clean all surfaces. Correct by next inspection.
54 C 5-501.115: A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under § 6-501.114, and clean.
Violation: Observed a significant amount to waste around refuse area. Correction: Clean area. Correct by next inspection.
55 C 6-201.12: (A) Utility service lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed. (B) Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings. (C) Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the floor.
Violation: observed the following areas of the facility to be unclean: (1) wall behind the Natural cooler to be unclean, (2) wall around the grill, and (3) the ceiling above the reach-in cooler. Corrective action: Clean all surfaces. Correct by next inspection.
55 C 6-501.114: The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter.
Violation: Observed a significant amount of litter and unnecessary items located outside of the building and around the back storage room. Corrective action: remove all unnecessary items from the facility and organize storage spaces. Correct by next inspection.
57 C Violation: Basic food handler certification are not available onsite for inspection. Corrective action: all employees handling food shall complete an ANSI certified basic food handler course and copies of the certificates shall be kept onsite for inspection. Correct by the next inspection.
58 C Violation: certified Food protection managers have not completed allergen awareness training. Corrective Action: All employees that are certified food safety managers shall completed allergen awareness training. Obtain certification by next inspection.
 

Person In Charge

  ISIDRO MARTINEZ 		 

Date:

  04/08/2019
 

Inspector

  Alan Hatia 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

04/18/2019

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishments: ISIDRO'S TAMALES Y TAQUERIA Establishment #: KK310

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
Inspection Comments   (1) COMPLETE FORM 1-B TO COMPLY WITH ITEM #3.
(2) CREATE A BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT (ENSURE THAT IT CONTAINS AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SUCH AS BAKING SODA OR KITTY LITTER)
(3) ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING COURSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH ANSI CERTIFIED COURSES SUCH AS 'STATEFOODSAFETY.COM.'
HACCP Topic: PROPER COOLING PROCEDURE:(1) TIME/TEMPERTURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) HAS AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 135F; (2) TCS FOOD IS COOLED FROM 135F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS; AND (3) THEN COOLED FROM 70F TO 40F WITHIN 4 HOURS.
 

Person In Charge

  ISIDRO MARTINEZ 		 

Date:

  04/08/2019
 

Inspector

  Alan Hatia 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

04/18/2019