Food Establishment Inspection Report
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KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 2390 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 802 - 9410
Establishment
 GONZALEZ GROCERY 		License/Permit #
 KK071
Street Address
1933 E COURT ST
City/State
 KANKAKEE, IL 		ZIP Code
 60901
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 4
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 09/28/2022
Time In 01:30 PM
Time Out 03:25 PM
Permit Holder
CALDERON, LILIANA 		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    

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 X  
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   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   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 X 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 X Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
54   Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean   X
56 X Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

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

Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishments: GONZALEZ GROCERY Establishment #: KK071
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Sanitizer Type: Chemical PPM: CHLORINE 100 Heat: NA °F
CFPM Verification (name, ID#, expiration date):


01/01/1900

01/01/1900

01/01/1900

 

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Meatball/Kitchen cooler 40.00°F Pork/Display cooler 37.00°F Chicken/Display cooler 39.00°F
Beef/Display cooler 35.00°F /Refrigerator 35.00°F /Walk-in cooler 41.00°F
/Dairy cooler 41.00°F /Cheese cooler 41.00°F /Meat cooler 32.00°F
/10 freezers 0.00°F Beef/Stovetop 146.00°F  

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
6 C 2-401.11: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Observed employee drinks stored on prep table alongside food items. Store all employee items only in designated areas and maintain by the next routine inspection.
15 P 3-302.11 (A) (2): (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by:   (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas.
Observed shell eggs, chorizo, and bacon stored above ready to eat foods. COS
16 PF 4-601.11(A): (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
The ice machine deflector was in need of cleaning. COS
29 PF 3-502.11 (A): A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall obtain a VARIANCE from the REGULATORY AUTHORITY before: (A)Smoking FOOD as a method of FOOD preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement; (B)Curing FOOD; (C) Using FOOD ADDITIVES or adding components such as Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes Controls vinegar: (1) As a method of FOOD preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement, or (2) To render a FOOD so that it is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF SAFETY FOOD; (D) Packaging TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method except where the growth of and toxin formation by Clostridium botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes are controlled; (E) Operating a MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH life-support system display tank used to store or display shellfish that are offered for human consumption; (F) Custom processing animals that are for personal use as FOOD and not for sale or service in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; (G) Preparing FOOD by another method that is determined by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY to require a VARIANCE; or (H) Sprouting seeds or beans.
Beef jerky is made on-site without a variance from KCHD. - (Correct By: Oct 10, 2022)
38 C 6-202.13: (A) Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. (B) Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and (2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE­ SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Electric fly trap is installed above the 3-compartment sink in the butcher area. Install where falling insects cannot fall onto food or clean food or equipment and maintain by the next routine inspection.
47 C 4-202.16: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Paint is chipping off the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Paint or replace and maintain by the next routine inspection.
49 C 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
The following non-food contact surfaces are in need of cleaning: 1)Inside the fryer cabinets, 2)Shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
53 C 6-202.14: Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
The bathroom door is not self-closing. Repair and maintain by the next routine inspection.
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 following facilities are in need of cleaning: 1)Standing water inside the walk-in cooler, 2)Floor and walls below the butcher tables. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
55 C 6-501.11: PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
The ceiling of the walk-in cooler is rusty and has peeling paint. Repair and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
55 C 6-201.15: Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and EASILY CLEANABLE.
Cardboard boxes are used as floor mats below the equipment in the kitchen and are dirty with grease and debris. Do not use cardboard as a floor mat and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
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.
There are a number of unused items in the back room. Remove unnecessary items and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
56 C 6-501.14: (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
The exhaust hoods in both the kitchen and back room are in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
58 Violation: Not all certified Food protection managers have completed allergen awareness training. Corrective Action: All employees that are certified food safety managers shall completed allergen awareness training by the next routine inspection. Repeat
Inspection Comments   TO CONTINUE MAKING BEEF JERKY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, A VARIANCE MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING FROM KCHD. THIS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DETAILED HACCP PLAN.
HACCP Topic: STORAGE OF TCS FOODS.
 

Person In Charge

  ALEJANDRO MEDINA 		 

Date:

  09/28/2022
 

Inspector

  DANA JAMES 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

10/10/2022