Gin Joint, 508 Main St, Peoria, IL - Bar/Tavern inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: Gin Joint
Address: 508 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602
Restaurant type: Bar/Tavern
Phone: (309) 637-8450
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 1/24/2012
Score
93

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HACCP:  Handwashing

Facility has not paid 2012 license fee.  Facility is in danger of losing the food and drink license if fee is not paid, and currently is operating without a valid food and drink license.  Without a valid food and drink license the liquor license is also invalid.

Please notify this department when and if a change of ownership occurs.
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    Ice scoop stored with handle in ice.
    Ice-dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean surface or in the ice with the utensil~s handle extended out of the ice.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Soda guns and holsters soiled.
    Interior of beer cooler heavily soiled.
    Interior of microwave soiled.
    Clean and sanitize.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    No paper towels at handsink.
    A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each lavatory.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors behind bar missing tiles.
    Floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, and utensil-washing areas, and the floors of all walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, toilet rooms and vestibules shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Back room walls in disrepair near floors.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.
1/24/2012Routine93
HACCP: Gum chewing cl- used as sanitizer
  • Food protection during storage, prepartion, display, service, transportation
    Interior of beer cooler has approx. 1 inch of liquid at the bottom.  Beer bottles have a layer of scum on them from sitting in this water.
    Food shall be protected from the potential for contamination at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, or transported.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
    Wet wiping cloths stored on bar countertop.
    Moist cloths or sponges used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces shall be stored in a sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    Three compartment sink drain leaking into basement.
    Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    No soap at handsink.  No paper towels at handsink.  Handsink excessively soiled.
    Lavatories, soap dispensers, hand drying devices and all related fixtures shall be kept clean.
    A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each lavatory.
    A supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each lavatory.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors behind bar soiled.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Ceiling in basement has fallen in and is in disrepair.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
    Lights in back storage area not shielded.
    Light shields shall be provided for all artificial light fixtures located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service and display facilities and facilities where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored.
5/12/2011Routine91

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