Food Establishment Inspection Report
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KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 2390 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 802 - 9410
Establishment
 AMAR MARKET, LLC 		License/Permit #
 KK467
Street Address
1612 E MAPLE ST
City/State
 KANKAKEE, IL 		ZIP Code
 60901
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 4
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 07/20/2023
Time In 12:55 PM
Time Out 02:20 PM
Permit Holder
KAUR, TAJINDER 		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    
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 X  

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   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    
55 X Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean   X
56 X Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used   X

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: AMAR MARKET, LLC Establishment #: KK467
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 		SIMARANJEET KAUR
21677130
01/29/2027

01/01/1900

 

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Chicken/Back room cooler 37.00°F /Walk-in cooler 37.00°F /Dairy cooler 46.00°F
/2 Freezers 0.00°F Mashed potatoes/Steam table 157.00°F Chicken/Warming unit 136.00°F

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
10 PF 5-205.11 (A): (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
There were containers of food in the hand washing sink, preventing hand washing. These containers were moved. COS
16 PF 4-601.11(A): (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
The food thermometers were in need of cleaning. The thermometers were cleaned. 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.
The dairy grocery cooler held food at 46-50 degrees. The only TCS foods in this cooler were prepackaged American cheese slices and sour cream. Both were moved to another cooler. COS
28 P 7-201.11: POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE­ SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and SANITIZERS that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Observed insect spray and wood stain stored alongside food and food contact utensils. Both chemicals were moved to the chemical storage area. COS
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 was prepared during food prep activities. Prepare a sanitizer solution at the proper concentration during all food prep activities and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
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)Ice buildup in chest freezers, 2)Exterior of the oven. 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.
Observed an exterior trash can without a lid. Cover exterior trash cans and maintain by the next routine 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.
The dumpster enclosure is in need of cleaning and organizing. Clean 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 is a large amount of unnecessary items and clutter in the back rooms. Clean 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 hoods above the cooking equipment are in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain by the next routine inspection. Repeat
58 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
Inspection Comments   SEVERAL STACKS OF ALCOHOL WERE DELIVERED JUST BEFORE THE INSPECTION AND PLACED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BATHROOM DOOR, MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. LEAVE A PATH TO THE BATHROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIME.
HACCP Topic: CHICKEN COOKING TEMPERATURES.
 

Person In Charge

  SONNY 		 

Date:

  07/20/2023
 

Inspector

  DANA JAMES 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date: