Food Establishment Inspection Report
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KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 2390 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 802 - 9410
Establishment
 AROMAKOT, LTD. D/B/A/ BERKOT'S/DELI 		License/Permit #
 AP015
Street Address
200 S BRIDGE ST
City/State
 AROMA PARK, IL 		ZIP Code
 60910
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 1
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 1
Date 10/14/2021
Time In 10:55 AM
Time Out 12:35 PM
Permit Holder
DIKOT, LTD. 		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    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible X 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    
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   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    
Compliance Status
 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 X Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips X  
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 X  
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean    
56 X Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used X  

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

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

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishments: AROMAKOT, LTD. D/B/A/ BERKOT'S/DELI Establishment #: AP015
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Sanitizer Type: Chemical PPM: QUAT 200 Heat: NA °F
CFPM Verification (name, ID#, expiration date):
CARA HIRSCH
25965512
07/17/2029

01/01/1900 		NICOLE GORANSON
22681587
09/21/2027 		MARC SPENARD
21750117
06/02/2026

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Potato Salad/Deli Cooler 35.00°F Pasta Salad/Deli cooler 35.00°F Cheese/Deli cooler 36.00°F
Turkey/Deli cooler 32.00°F Ham/Deli cooler 35.00°F Chicken/Deli walk-in cooler 36.00°F
/Meat prep room 45.00°F /Produce cooler 39.00°F /Deli freezer 0.00°F
Chicken/Deli display unit 166.00°F    

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
10 PF 6-301.12 (A-D): Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device; or (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
Paper towels were not available at the deli hand washing sink. COS,Repeat
36 C 4-204.112 (B-C): (B) Except as specified in¶(C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices.(C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENTfor which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars.
There was no thermometer available in the deli hot holding display cabinet. Provide a thermometer for all hot holding equipment and maintain by the next routine inspection.
48 PF 4-302.14: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided.
Quat sanitizer test strips were not available in the meat department. Some were brought from the deli department until a second set can be ordered. COS
49 C 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
The plastic curtain into the meat department cooler is in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
54 C 5-501.113: Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A)Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1)Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or (2)After they are filled; and (B)With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
The dumpster lids were open. Keep closed and maintain by the next routine inspection. COS
55 C 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.
The floor beneath the ovens and storage area in the deli is in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
56 C 6-501.110: (A) Dressing rooms shall be used by EMPLOYEES if the EMPLOYEES regularly change their clothes in the establishment. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions.
Observed employee personal items stored next to food and single use items at the deli prep table. These items were moved to the appropriate area. COS
57 C Violation: Not all food service employees have Food Handler certification. Corrective action: Have all food service employees attend training and become certified Food Handlers by the next routine inspection.
HACCP Topic: PROPER COOLING OF FOODS: 1)COOL FROM 135 TO 71 DEGREES WITHIN 2 HOURS, 2)COOL FROM 71 TO 41 WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS, 3)COOL AND REHEAT FOODS ONLY ONCE.
 

Person In Charge

  ALYSON MCCAULEY 		 

Date:

  10/14/2021
 

Inspector

  DANA JAMES 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: