Food Establishment Inspection Report
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KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 2390 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: (815) 802 - 9410
Establishment
 PAUL'S PLACE RESTAURANT & BAR 		License/Permit #
 KK166
Street Address
500 S WASHINGTON
City/State
 KANKAKEE, IL 		ZIP Code
 60901
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 3
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 04/04/2025
Time In 01:40 PM
Time Out 03:15 PM
Permit Holder
JEZIORSKI, PAUL 		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 N/A   Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)    

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: molluscan shellfish identification, and 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 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 X Thermometers provided & accurate X  

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 fruit, vegetables and other plant food    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43 X In-use utensils: properly stored X  
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   Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

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

FOOD HANDLER AND ALLERGEN AWARENESS

 
57   Food handler training 410 ILCS 625/3.06.    
58   Allergen awareness training for CFPM 410 ILCS 625/3.07 (rest. only)    
59   Allergen awareness notice 410 ILCS 625/3.08 (rest. only)    
Food Establishment Inspection Report
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Establishment: PAUL'S PLACE RESTAURANT & BAR Establishment #: KK166
Water Supply:   Public Private   Waste Water System:   Public Private
Sanitizer Type: Chemical PPM: QUAT 200 Heat: N/A (CHLORINE: 50 PPM) °F
IL Requirements: Use of non-latex gloves for food handling and preparation 410 ILCS 180/10 - YES
  Appropriate default beverage for children's meal 410 ILCS 620/21.5 - N/A
CFPM Verification (name, ID#, expiration date):
SCOTT TRUMBLE
21750459
06/02/2026 		PAUL JEZIORSKI
3089611
12/04/2028 		CHERYL TRUMBLE
21750458
06/02/2026

 

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
reach-in cooler/salsa 35.00°F cut tomatoes; pickles; fish; cut peppers/reach-in cooler - prep line (x2) 39.00°F diced potatoes; cut veggies/walk-in cooler 36.00°F
chili; gravy; soup/warming table 160.00°F /freezer - prep line -1.00°F lettuce; cut melons/salad cooler 40.00°F
sliced ham/true cooler 40.00°F /dry storage freezer (x3) -1.00°F cut lemons/stand-up cooler - server's cooler 40.00°F
/cooler behind bar (x2) 39.00°F cut lemons/iced containers 48.00°F /cooler behind bar (x2) 39.00°F
chicken /cooked on grill 190.00°F chicken tenders/cooked in fryer 200.00°F  

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number 		Severity Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
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: dishwasher sanitizer cycle tested at 0 PPM (chlorine). corrective action taken: work order placed. This facility will sanitize equipment within their 3 compartment sink. - (Correct By: Apr 29, 2025)
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.
violation: cut lemons at the server's station tested at 48F. 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.
violation: cleaning chemicals found stored next to food contact surface within the dry storage are. corrective action taken: chemicals were separated and stored separately. 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.
violation: no thermometer in the 2 reach-in coolers at the main prep line. In addition, no thermometer within the mini cooler behind the bar. corrective action taken: thermometers placed in coolers COS
43 C 3-304.12 (C): During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD- CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency specified under §§ 4-602.11 and 4-702.11.
violation: in-use knife at the cook line was found stored on an unclean surface--the knife was stored below equipment and in-between equipment. corrective action taken: knife stored on clean magnetic strip. COS
51 PF 5-205.12(B): (B) The piping of a nonDRINKING W ATER system shall be durably identified so that it is readily distinguishable from piping that carries DRINKING W ATER.
violation: plumbing below the hand washing sink located in the kitchen is leaking. corrective action required: repair plumbing to prevent leakage 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.
violation: the floor and walls around kitchen equipment are unclean. corrective action required: clean and maintain facility by the next routine inspection.
55 C 6-501.11: PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
violation: in the kitchen, a light shield is cracked repair light shield by the next routine inspection.
HACCP Topic: PROPER FOOD HANDLING: NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED; USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS.
 

Person In Charge:

  SCOTT TRUMBLE 		 

Date:

  04/04/2025
 

Inspector:

  Alan Hatia 		 

Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:

04/08/2025