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 7
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 02/28/2023
Time In 09:45 AM
Time Out 12:05 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 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 X  
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition X  
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 X Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38   Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39 X 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 X 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   X
48 X Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips    
49 X Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50 X Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure X  
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
53 X Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned   X
54 X Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean   X
56   Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

 
57 X 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
Chiles renelles/Sliding door cooler 39.00°F Sour cream/Prep cooler 68.00°F /Meat display cooler 42.00°F
Pork/Walk-in cooler 41.00°F /Milk grocery cooler 39.00°F /Yogurt grocery cooler 41.00°F
/Chorizo grocery cooler 39.00°F /Orange juice grocery cooler 41.00°F /9 freezers 0.00°F

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
2 C Violation (2-102.12): the person in charge is not a certified food protection manger. Corrective action: have all employees designated as the "person in charge" certified as a food protection manager. Correct by the next routine inspection.
10 PF 6-301.11: Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
There was no soap available at the bathroom hand washing sink. Soap was provided. COS
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.
There were no paper towels at either of the food prep hand washing sinks. Paper towels were provided. COS
16 PF 4-601.11(A): (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
Several knives stored in the clean knife block were dirty. These knives were washed at the 3-compartment sink. COS
16 P 4-703.11 (C) (1-4): After being cleaned, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be SANITIZED in: (C) Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of SANITIZING chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under § 4-501.114. Contact times shall be consistent with those on EPA-registered label use instructions by providing: (1) Except as specified under Subparagraph (C)(2) of this section, a contact time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under ¶ 4-501.114(A), (2) A contact time of at least 7 seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 MG/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) or a pH of 8 or less and a temperature of at least 24°C (75°F),  or (3) A contact time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical SANITIZING solutions, or (4) A contact time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, concentration, and pH that, when evaluated for efficacy, yields SANITIZATION as defined in ¶ 1-201.10(B).  
Observed equipment disassembled, washed in the 3-compartment sink, and not sanitized before reassembly. Equipment was disassembled again and sanitized properly in chlorine sanitizer solution. COS
22 P 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.
Observed a squeeze bottle of sour cream stored in a non-functioning cooler. Sour cream was discarded. COS
23 PF 3-501.17 (A-B) (E-G): (A)Except when PACKAGING FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method as specified under § 3-502.12, and except as specified in ¶¶ (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (B) Except as specified in ¶¶ (E) - (G) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in ¶ (A) of this section and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on FOOD safety. (E) Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this section do not apply to individual meal portions served or rePACKAGED for sale from a bulk container upon a consumer’s request. (F) Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this section do not apply to SHELLSTOCK.  (G) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to the following FOODS prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT inspected by a REGULATORY AUTHORITY: (1) Deli salads, such as ham salad, seafood salad, chicken salad, egg salad, pasta salad, potato salad, and macaroni salad, manufactured in accordance with 21 CFR 110 Current good manufacturing practice in manufacturing, packing, or holding human food; (2) Hard cheeses containing not more than 39% moisture as defined in 21 CFR 133 Cheeses and related cheese products, such as cheddar, gruyere, parmesan and reggiano, and romano; (3) Semi-soft cheeses containing more than 39% moisture, but not more than 50% moisture, as defined in 21 CFR 133 cheeses and related cheese products, such as blue, edam, gorgonzola, gouda, and monterey jack; (4) Cultured dairy products as defined in 21 CFR 131 Milk and cream, such as yogurt, sour cream, and buttermilk; (5) Preserved FISH products, such as pickled herring and dried or salted cod, and other acidified FISH products defined in 21 CFR 114 Acidified foods; (6) Shelf stable, dry fermented sausages, such as pepperoni and Genoa; and (7) Shelf stable salt-cured products such as prosciutto and Parma (ham).
Observed many prepared products in the walk-in cooler with no date labeling information. Date labels were provided for these items. COS
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.
Observed several cold holding units in the facility with no thermometer. Provide a thermometer for each cold holding unit and maintain by the next routine inspection.
37 C 3-602.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7): (A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW, including 21 CFR 101 - Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (6) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) - (5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 - Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling. (7) For any salmonid FISH containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a COLOR ADDITIVE, the labeling of the bulk FISH container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin.  
Observed many items packaged in the establishment and stored in the grocery freezer for retail sale with no labels. Label all food packaged in the establishment for retail sale as outlined above and maintain by the next routine inspection.
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.
Observed a container of chicharrones stored uncovered on top of the meat display cooler. Cover all open food and maintain by the next routine inspection.
 

Person In Charge

  ALEJANDRO MEDINA 		 

Date:

  02/28/2023
 

Inspector

  DANA JAMES 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

03/30/2023

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Establishments: GONZALEZ GROCERY Establishment #: KK071

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
43 C 3-304.12 (B): During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (B) In FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.
In bulk salt and sugar, observed plastic containers used as scoops. Provide scoops with handles for all bulk items and maintain by the next routine inspection.
47 C 4-501.11 (A): (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2.
The following equipment is in need of repair: 1)Wheel cover on the bone saw is cracked, 2)Paint is peeling on the walk-in cooler shelves. Repair and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
47 C 4-501.12: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
The cutting boards in use by the butchers are heavily scratched. Repair or replace and maintain by the next routine inspection.
48 C 4-303.11(B) Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical SANITIZERS that are used to sanitize EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.
No sanitizer solution was prepared in the butcher area. Provide a sanitizer solution at the proper concentration during all food prep activities 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)Shelves in the sliding door cooler, 2)Interior of the microwave, 3)Interior of the broken prep cooler, 4)Exterior of the chest freezers. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
50 PF 5-103.12: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, EQUIPMENT, and nonFOOD EQUIPMENT that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under 5-104.12(A) and (B) to a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure.
Hot water was not available at the butcher hand washing sink. The valve had been turned off due to a slow drip from the faucet. The valve was turned back on. COS
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. Repeat
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 following refuse units are open: 1)Full trash in the kitchen, 2)Dumpster lid, 3)Used oil storage. Cover and maintain by the next routine inspection.
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 6-501.12: (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 physical facilities are in need of cleaning: 1)Pooled water on the walk-in cooler floor, 2)Plastic door strips in the walk-in cooler doorway. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection.
57 C Violation: Not all food employees have Food Handler Certification. Corrective Action: Provide accredited Food Handler Certification for all food employees within 30 days. - (Correct By: Mar 30, 2023)
58 C Violation: Not all certified Food protection managers have completed allergen awareness training. Corrective Action: All employees that are certified food safety managers shall complete allergen awareness training by the next routine inspection. Repeat
HACCP Topic: DATE LABELS FOR COLD HELD FOOD.
 

Person In Charge

  ALEJANDRO MEDINA 		 

Date:

  02/28/2023
 

Inspector

  DANA JAMES 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

03/30/2023