Rescorp Inc D/B/A Peoria Pizza & Works, 3921 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: RESCORP INC D/B/A PEORIA PIZZA & WORKS
Address: 3921 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Phone: (309) 682-5446
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/2/2015

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A recheck was conducted on 12/02/15 to determine if the sprayer in the sink next to the dish machine had been repaired or replaced. During the previous inspection, the sprayer was found to hanging below the flood rim of the sink. During the recheck on 12/02/15 the sprayer was found repaired and hanging well above the flood rim. No further rechecks necessary. Corrected.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
12/2/20151st Recheck
GC:

Frozen foods frozen

Sanitizer: 200 ppm (cl-)

H. ACCP: education on smoking outdoors and storing all cigarettes closed away from food service
  • Original container, properly labeled, consumer advisory
    1.) Several containers of flour and sugar next to the fryers in blue bins with white lids were found without labels
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    A blue bucket in the kitchen on the prep counter was found full of soiled utensils
    Between uses during service, dispensing and incidental utensils shall be stored: in the food with handle extended out of the food, in running potable water dipper wells or clean and dry.
    Correct by storing all utensils clean and dry, in running water, or in the food with the handle extended outwards. Discussed with employee
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    The left door of the prep cooler in the kitchen has a torn gasket
    Non-food contact surfaces such as splash areas or areas which otherwise require frequent cleaning, shall be designed and fabricated so as to be smooth, washable, free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices, and to be readily accessible for cleaning, and to be of such material and in such repair as shall be easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
    Correct by replacing or repairing all torn gaskets
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    The following food contact surfaces are soiled... 1.) the inside of the microwave across from the fryers in the kitchen
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    The following non-food contact surfaces are soiled... 1.) the pipes above the fryers in the kitchen
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
    A container of spoons was found stored next to the coffee pots with some handles extended toward the employee and some handles down with the food contact surface facing the employee
    Spoons, knives and forks shall be touched only by their handles.
    Correct by storing all utensils with the handle extended outwards toward the employee.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    The faucet next to the dish machine is leaking from the hot water handle. The faucet on the 3 compartment sink is leaking on the left side. The hot water handle on the 3 compartment sink will not stay on continuously
    Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
    Correct by repairing all leaks. Repair hot water handle on the 3 compartment sink in the dish room
  • Critical: Cross-connections, back-siphonage, back-flow prevented
    The sprayer on the sink in front of the dish machine was found hanging into the flood rim of the sink. The spring no longer holds the sprayer above the flood rim. There is a hook that an employee put up to hold the sprayer out of the flood rim. However, the sprayer is difficult to use when hooked and was found off of the hook.
    Devices to protect against backflow and backsiphonage shall be installed at all fixtures and equipment where an air gap of at least twice the diameter of the water inlet is not provided between the water outlet from the fixture and the fixture's flood-level rim.
    Correct by repairing the sprayer to where the sprayer no longer hangs below the flood rim. Discussed replacing the spring with the employee. A recheck will be conducted on or after December 17, 2015 to determine if the sprayer has been repaired. A recheck fee will apply for all necessary rechecks
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The following areas of the floor are soiled... 1.) the floor below the one compartment sink in the kitchen
11/30/2015Routine86
HACCP: Discussed and provided information on Boil Orders.

-Note: 3 compartment sink is being used as hand washing sink.  In the event of a Boil Order, no hand sink would be available in ware washing area if dish machine is unavailable.
Cold foods cold, frozen foods frozen.

Dish: 100ppm
  • Food protection during storage, prepartion, display, service, transportation
    Pre salads were found in server cola cooler uncovered. Keep covered to ensure proper food safety.
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    Ice scoop handles were found in contact with ice at bar.
    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 designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Dough container and lid were found to be cracked and broken.  Replace with a smooth, nonporous, smooth, easy to clean container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Seals on pizza prep cooler were found to be damaged. Replace.
  • Critical: Sanitizing concentration
    Sanitizer in server area was found to be 0ppm Cl-.  Corrected by remixing.
    Maintain all Clorine Sanitizers between 50 and 200ppm
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Shelf above microwave in kitchen, Interior of True Freezer in kitchen, Ice machine baffle and underside of Hobart mixer were found to be soiled.  Clean and sanitize on a routine basis to ensure proper food safety.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Tracks on Coca Cola cooler in kitchen and exterior of True Freezer in kitchen were found to be soiled.  Clean and sanitize on a routine basis to ensure proper food safety.
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
    Single service to go containers stored throughout the establishment with food contact surface facing up.  Store inverted.
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
    Light shield missing from two bulbs above pizza prep line. Replace.
9/1/2015Routine85
HACCP:  Food Handler Training.  Ensure establishment able to provide proof of staff completion of an ANSI certified Food Handler training course.

Cl- sanitizer is used in the dish machine.

Frozen foods were stored frozen.
  • Critical: Foods properly cooled
    Roast beef and opened gallon of milk found stored in Coca Cola cooler in kitchen with open/preparation dates of 4/19 and 4/13, respectively.  Items properly marked but held past allowable date for consumption or discard.  Corrected:  items discarded.
    Foods that exceed the temperature and time combination (41 f or less for a maximum of 7 days) except time the product is frozen shall be discarded.
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    Ice scoop for soda fountain observed stored with handle touching ice.  Corrected:  scoop stored with handle extended out of ice.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    The following food contact surfaces were soiled:  interior Panasonic microwave in kitchen, interior of Coca Cola coolers throughout establishment, interior prep cooler in kitchen, interior soda gun holder, interior white baffle in ice machine, tables in banquet room (leftover food debris from previous night).  Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces as often as necessary to maintain clean.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    The following non-food contact surfaces were soiled:  spice racks next to oven in kitchen, exterior of Panasonic microwave in kitchen, exterior of Coca Cola coolers, exterior and handles of freezers, shelves in dry storage area.  Clean and sanitize all non-food contact surfaces as often as necessary to maintain clean.
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
    1) Clean plates pre-set on front tables with food contact surface facing up. 2) Clean dishes at wait station stored with food contact surface facing up.  Invert clean dishes.
    Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored in a clean, dry location that provides protection from contamination by splash, dust and other means. Preset tableware shall be stored covered or inverted.
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
    Foam to go containers stored at the wait station with food contact surface facing up.  Store inverted.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Various ceiling tiles throughout establishment soiled.  Walls in kitchen under spice shelf soiled.  Unsealed wood on wall behind hand washing sink.  Repair or replace soiled ceiling tiles.  Clean walls.  Seal all bare wood.
4/27/2015Routine88
HACCP - Discussed and provided written information on proper cooling of foods.

Sanitizer - chlorine

Frozen foods were frozen.
  • Critical: Hot food at proper temperatures
    Nacho cheese in warmer at 89 degrees F.
    Maintain the internal temperature of hot potentially hazardous foods at 135°F or above except during necessary periods of preparation or when time only is used as the public health control.  Discard cheese.  Worker discarded product.  Corrected.
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    Scoop in ice 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 designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Cut board on pizza prep table discolored and pitted.  Rusted shelving in coke cooler.
    Multi-use equipment and utensils shall be made and repaired with safe, non-toxic materials, including finishing materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use.  Resurface or replace food contact surfaces.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
    Wet towel on bar counter.
    Moist cloths or sponges used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces shall be stored in a sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Shelf storing spices heavily soiled.  Soiled dicer above food prep sink.  Soiled blade on industrial can opener.  Bottom interior surfaces of pizza preparation cooler soiled with debris.  Bottom interior surface of 3 door freezer in dough prep area soiled.  Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Outer doors of 2 door coke cooler and 3 door freezer soiled with debris.  Shelving in dough making area soiled with debris.  Clean and sanitize non food contact surfaces.
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
    Dishes stored in wait station area with food contact surface unprotected.
    Glasses and cups shall be inverted, and knives, forks and spoons shall be pre wrapped or otherwise covered, if tables are preset.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Walls in kitchens soiled and in disrepair.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.
12/2/2014Routine86
No hot foods at time of inspection, frozen foods frozen. Bleach sanitizer used for dish machine.
  • Food protection during storage, prepartion, display, service, transportation
    Several foods in freezer including corn, pasta, stuffed pasta, are not in closed containers.
    Food shall be protected from the potential for contamination at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, or transported.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    ~Cut board of pizza prep table is in disrepair, exterior lids and handles of pizza prep table are broken, shelving in the cooler by the ice machine is rusty. Repair or replace food surfaces that are in disrepair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Extensive duct tape on the line from the beer cooler to the bar area. Gaskets on door of freezer and pizza prep area are torn.
    Repair or replace non - food contact surfaces that are in disrepair.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Dough hook used for making pizza dough is extensively soiled with food debris. Interior of freezers and coolers are soiled with food debris.
    Clean, sanitize and maintain clean all food contact surfaces.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Exterior surfaces of coolers, nacho cheese dispenser, fryers, are soiled.
    Clean and maintain clean all non-food contact surfaces.
  • Single service articles not re-used
    Salad dressings being stored in bottles previously used to hold alcohol and non-alcohol bar drinks (margarita mix, sweet and sour mix).
    Re-use of single-service articles is prohibited.
  • Critical: Cross-connections, back-siphonage, back-flow prevented
    Air gap under the three compartment sink is causing water to splash onto the floor. Under the dishwasher there is a leak from a pipe into a bucket.
    Repair or replace plumbing so water does not pool onto the floor.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floor of beer cooler is lined with cardboard.
    Floors of garbage or refuse storage rooms, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, non-absorbent material.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Many ceiling tiles are soiled or missing throughout most of the back kitchen area. Manager states that there was a leak which was recently fixed. Some wall surfaces have been fixed using bare wood.  Repair ceiling and seal wood so it is a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
9/16/2014Routine83
HACCP - Discussed and provided written information on proper food storage. Sanitizer - chlorine
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Cut board on pizza prep table cooler in disrepair.  Shelving in both 2 door coke coolers rusted.
    Multi-use equipment and utensils shall be made and repaired with safe, non-toxic materials, including finishing materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Torn gaskets on door of upright freezer.  Torn gaskets on doors of pizza prep cooler.
    Multi-use equipment and utensils shall be made and repaired with safe, non-toxic materials, including finishing materials that is corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use.  Repair or replace gaskets.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
    Soiled lids on containers of food.  Interior bottom of frigidaire freezer soiled.  Interior bottom of 2 door freezer soiled.  Interior bottom of pizza prep table cooler soiled.  Interior upper surface of microwave at wait staion soiled.  Blade on industrial can opener soiled.  Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Outside surface of doors on 2 door freezer soiled. Clean and sanitize non food contact surfaces.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    Valves and spigots leak on 3 bay sink and handsink at bar.
    Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.  repair leaky plumbing.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Large hole (missing ceiling tiles) above walk in beer cooler.  Missing coving behind toilet in employee restroom.  Wall behind ice machine in disrepair.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.  Repair or replace walls and ceiling.
4/15/2014Routine93
2nd Re-check inspection to check compliance with weekly pest service from a Licensed Pest Control Operator and to perform a visual inspection of dish washing area.  See notes under violation 35a for full summary of inspection.  No further rechecks will be necessary at this time.
  • Critical: Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
    2nd re-check stemming from initial inspection conducted on 11/08/2013.  At time of 11/08/2013 inspection, multiple live cockroaches were observed beneath dish machine in dish machine room.  During 11/11/2013 first re-check inspection, 1 live cockroach was observed.  Caulking had been added to holes in wall that were harboring pests.  During 11/26/2013 second re-check, no live cockroaches were observed.  Pest records were submitted which show that weekly pest service has been performed by a licensed Pest Control Operator.  The last pest service took place on 11/20/2013 by Aardvark Pest & Termite Control, Inc.  The Pest Control Operator noted that he observed no roaches during his inspection and "baited dishwashing area heavily."  Continue weekly pest control service until Licensed Pest Control Operator has determined that issue is fully resolved and establishment can return to a monthly pest service schedule.
11/26/20132nd Recheck
Pictures and Pest Control Invoice from 11/11/2013 First Re-Check. SS.
  • Critical: Sewage and waste water disposed properly
    First re-check inspection of drain beneath three compartment sink in dish machine room.  On 11/08/2013, standing water was observed in drain.  Drain was clogged and was not effective for proper waste water disposal.  During first re-check inspection on 11/11/2013, drain has been serviced by a licensed plumber and is now draining properly.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    During 11/08/2013 inspection, leaks at the 3 compartment sink and dish spray sink were present.  The constant leak from these two sinks appeared to be contributing to pest infestation.  During the 11/11/2013 first re-check, both sinks had been serviced and are not currently leaking.  The embargo placed on the 3 compartment sink has been lifted.  3 compartment sink can be utilized as usual.
  • Critical: Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
    During 11/08/2013 inspection, multiple live cockroaches were observed in and around dish machine.  Harborage was being provided by unsealed wall around pipes beneath dish spray sink.  During 11/11/2013 first re-check, it was observed that caulking has been placed around pipes, providing a seal to discourage the harborage of pests.  One live cockroach was observed during this inspection.  Sanitarian spoke by phone and in person to the licensed Pest Control Operator, Ted Duke, from Aardvark Pest & Termite Control.  Mr. Duke confirmed that he provides monthly pest control to the establishment and sprayed for cockroaches on 11/11/2013. (Comments for this section are continued in the comments section)
11/11/2013Unknown
Continued from 35a....

A licensed Pest Control Operator shall be employed to service the establishment on a weekly basis until the licensed Pest Control Operator has determined that the pest infestation has been fully minimized.  A second re-check inspection will be conducted on or around 11/25/2013 to assess the effectiveness of pest control efforts as a result of moisture and harborage locations being decreased (floor drains are working properly and floors are maintained dry, as well as holes in wall having been sealed).  If, during second re-check inspection, pest control records are provided which show weekly service and a visual inspection provides proof of minimization, the establishment will return to a routine inspection schedule and no further re-check inspections will be necessary.  There are recheck fees associated with all rechecks.

All requirements outlined in this inspection were verbally discussed with owner, Gary Besler and a licensed Pest Control Operator from Aardvark Pest & Termite Control, Inc.  Weekly licensed pest control service was agreed upon.

Invoice dated 11/11/2013 from Aardvark Pest & Termite Control, Inc.  312 W. Glencrest Drive.  Peoria, IL 61614.  License No.  052-067030.  .03% Cyzmic bait gel used.
  • Critical: Sewage and waste water disposed properly
    First re-check inspection of drain beneath three compartment sink in dish machine room.  On 11/08/2013, standing water was observed in drain.  Drain was clogged and was not effective for proper waste water disposal.  During first re-check inspection on 11/11/2013, drain has been serviced by a licensed plumber and is now draining properly.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    During 11/08/2013 inspection, leaks at the 3 compartment sink and dish spray sink were present.  The constant leak from these two sinks appeared to be contributing to pest infestation.  During the 11/11/2013 first re-check, both sinks had been serviced and are not currently leaking.  The embargo placed on the 3 compartment sink has been lifted.  3 compartment sink can be utilized as usual.
  • Critical: Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
    During 11/08/2013 inspection, multiple live cockroaches were observed in and around dish machine.  Harborage was being provided by unsealed wall around pipes beneath dish spray sink.  During 11/11/2013 first re-check, it was observed that caulking has been placed around pipes, providing a seal to discourage the harborage of pests.  One live cockroach was observed during this inspection.  Sanitarian spoke by phone and in person to the licensed Pest Control Operator, Ted Duke, from Aardvark Pest & Termite Control.  Mr. Duke confirmed that he provides monthly pest control to the establishment and sprayed for cockroaches on 11/11/2013. (Comments for this section are continued in the comments section)
11/11/20131st Recheck

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