River Terrace Church, 14429 Edgewater Drive, Chillicothe, IL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: River Terrace Church
Address: 14429 Edgewater Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Phone: (309) 369-4153
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/9/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Score
A recheck was conducted on 12/9/15 to determine if the refrigerator next to the oven in the kitchen had been repaired or replaced in order to maintain proper temperature. During the time of inspection, it was observed the refrigerator has been replaced and the new refrigerator is able to hold temperature below 41 degrees F. Corrected. - Discussed change of ownership and category license with manager. Manager states there will be no change of ownership but that they will find out tonight if they are keeping the soup kitchen. Discussed renewal license and making a decision prior to January 1st 2016. The church does not charge for the food bank or soup kitchen. They will maintain a non-profit status. No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/9/2015	1st Recheck
GC: Frozen foods frozen Sanitizer: 200 ppm HACCP: Education on toxic storage and date marking Notes: Refrigerator next to the oven was found holding a temperature of 48 degrees. Refrigerator has been open and closed during the stocking of the food pantry line. Mayo stored in the door was found at a temperature of 55 degrees F. Only eggs and mayo stored in the refrigerator were potentially hazardous. Manager voluntarily destroyed these items (see voluntary destruction sheet). Turned dial on refrigerator down from a 7 to 9 (colder). Manager states they have not been having problems with the refrigeration temperature. Discussed manager keeping a temperature log of the refrigerator and of an items such as ketchup to determine what temperature the refrigerator is holding at. No potentially hazardous foods will be stored in the refrigerator until after the recheck. A non-fee recheck will be conducted on or after 11/18/15. Manager is aware that if the temperatures are below 41 degrees F by Friday, she may call for a quicker recheck. If the temperature are not below 41 degrees by Friday, the manager will have the refrigerator repaired. Original container, properly labeled, consumer advisory Sugar was found in the corner cabinet next to the two compartment sink stored in a clear container with a blue lid and without a label All foods that are not stored in their original containers and whose identity may be mistakable, shall be labeled with the common or usual name of the food. Correct by storing all easily mistakable foods not in their original container with a label Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean The following food contact surfaces are soiled... 1.) the inside doors of the two ovens in the kitchen Non-food contact surfaces clean The following non-food contact surfaces are soiled... 1.) the outside of the dish washer Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue The handsink next to the two compartment sink is without paper towels All handsinks shall be equipped with handsoap, paper towels, hot/cold water, and a garbage container Corrected by employee refilling paper towel dispenser Floors properly constructed, clean, drained The floor between the refrigerator and the oven is soiled Floors, floor coverings, mats, and duckboard shall be maintained clean. Correct by cleaning all floors	11/11/2015	Routine	93
Frozen.foods frozen Sanitizer Critical: Wholesome, sound condition Several cans in kitchen pantry were found to be heavily dented All foods shall be in wholesome sound condition, free from spoilage, filth, and other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Corrected by opening all heavily dented cans and discarded. Discussed dented cans with volunteer Original container, properly labeled, consumer advisory 1.) Bread crumbs in food line and noodle shells in freezer were found to be individually packaged without labels or identification Foods that are packaged or repackaged by charitable or not-for-profit organizations for distribution to people in need shall bear the common and/or usual name of the product and the name of the distributing organization. A list of ingredients for any multi-ingredient product shall be posted or made available upon request. Correct by labeling all packaged or repackaged food products with the common or usual name and name of distributing organization. 2.) White food product was found in the golden harvest canister without a label and not in its original container All foods that are not stored in their original containers and whose identity may be mistakable, shall be labeled with the common or usual name of the food. Correct by labeling canister or storing white food products in its original container Critical: Sanitizing concentration Bleach sanitizer was found in sanitzer bottle underneath two compartment sink in kitchen with a toxic concentration Maintain bleach sanitizer in spray bottle between 100 and 200 ppm. Test regularly Corrected by dumping out sanitizer and remaking sanitizer to 200 ppm. Discussed sanitizer procedures with volunteer No Certified Manager Present No certified food manager was present during the time of inspection. Ground beef was being prepared during time of inspection A food manager should be present at all times during food preparation	8/26/2015	Routine	90
HACCP Routinely check temperature of kitchen refrigerator. Ensure that refrigerator has ambient temperature of 41 F or below. Well was test on 4/14/15 by the health dept. Chlorine sanitizer is utilized. Frozen foods are frozen. Food protection during storage, prepartion, display, service, transportation Box of ice cream cones found stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food shall be protected from the potential for contamination at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, or transported. Non-food contact surfaces clean Interior walls and ceiling of microwave are soiled. Wash and clean all non-food contact surfaces. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris. No Certified Manager Present No certified food service satiation manager present at establishment. All Cat i and II shall have a certified food service sanitation manager present at all times. A certified food service sanitation manager shall be present on the premises at all times potentially hazardous food is being handled.	4/16/2015	Routine	97
HACCP: Discussed temperatures Sanitizer used is Chlorine All frozen food is frozen. Note: Men's restroom is currently closed and being worked on. No inspection was done of the men's room. A complaint was received to this department on 8/29/14 and given a request for service number 14-0436. The complaint was that the church is using outside shed to store chicken and pizzas obtained days before serving/distributing to clients on Wednesday. Also the food service sanitation manager certificate available at the church are not for anyone associated with the church. Addressed the second part of the complaint in this inspection see violation number 45. Discussed storage of chicken and pizza in the shed. According to the Alice and Dave Garrett they do not use the shed for any storage of food. I inspected the shed and there was no chicken or pizza in the shed. The church has more then enough room to store the chicken and pizza inside. Majority of the meats come frozen and is picked up in Peoria and transported via insulated coolers. Also majority of potentially hazardous food like wraps, pin wheels and other items come frozen also. Pizza is discarded, if any is left, at 5:30pm. Alice and david expressed that they were thinking about no longer doing the soup kitchen and only doing the pantry. This will be reviewed and discussed more at a later date. No Certified Manager Present Currently no Illinois food service sanitation manager at the establishment. Discussed that risk category 1 and 2 must have a food services sanitation manager on duty when potentially hazardous food is be served. A certified food service sanitation manager shall be present on the premises at all times potentially hazardous food is being handled.	9/3/2014	Routine	100
HACCP: Properly thawing of potentially hazardous foods and correct cooking and holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Left bulletins. Cl- Sanitizer: 200 ppm Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed Ground beef was being thawed in microwave with anticipation for cooking at a later time and not as part of the cooking process. Potentially hazardous foods shall be properly thawed by one of the following methods: in refrigerated units, under potable running water that is less than 70F, in a microwave as part of the conventional cooking process. Corrected, placed under running water. Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. 1) Shelves in 2nd food pantry room not sealed. Seal shelves. 2) Women's restroom waste basket has no cover. Provide cover for waste receptacles. Easily cleanable, covered receptacles shall be provided for waste materials in toilet facilities including vestibules. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue No hand drying towels or units at hand washing sink in kitchen. Provide disposable drying towels at all hand sinks at all times. A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each hand washing station. Corrected, provided drying towels. Floors properly constructed, clean, drained Carpet used as flooring in the 2nd food pantry room. Remove carpeting. 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 constructed of smooth, easily cleanable, durable material. Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded No light shields on bulbs in food pantry rooms. Shield all bulbs. 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. Rooms and equipment - vented as required Men's Restroom not open and not yet vented to the outside. Mechanically vent all restrooms to the outside. Currently working on it. No Certified Manager Present Alice Garret has taken the CFSSM class and is still waiting to retake the exam. All new food service establishments except Category III facilities shall have a certified food service sanitation manager from the initial day of operation or shall be documentation of enrollment in an approved course to be completed within three months of opening.	5/14/2014	Routine	92
This is a recheck of the facility due to the freezers and coolers not being accessible upon routine inspection. All refrigeration is now accessible. A key must be provided for refrigeration for inspection at all times facility is prepping, preparing or serving food. The roper refrigerator needs a thermometer and gaskets cleaned. This shall be corrected by the next routine inspection. While onsite observed clean dishes drying in the handsink. The handsink is to be used for handwashing only, and the 3 compartment sinks shall be used properly for washing and sanitizing and dishes must be airdryed on a dishrack. Obtained a NCPWS Sample while onsite also. No violation noted during this evaluation.	3/5/2014	Recheck
Freezers and refrierators were not unlocked and open for inspection. These are required to be open for inspection. A ten day recheck will be performed on/after 2/13/14 to inspect the interiors of all coolers and freezers. No certificate is posted for a Food Service Sanitation Manager. Provide proof of enrollment in class or post certificate. 4 Repeat water samples were taken upon inspection. Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. Cloth towel used under drying dishes. All food-contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent. Dry dishes in a dish drainer and remove towel. Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed Papertowels are stored under the kitchen sink. Do not store single-service articles under drain lines. Remove papertowels. Rooms and equipment - vented as required The mens restroom does not have ventilation. Rooms from which obnoxious odors, vapors or fumes originate shall be mechanically vented to the outside in new or extensively remodeled establishments. Provide ventilation.	2/3/2014	Routine	96
This establishment has been given final approval to operate under the guidelines of Chapter 10, Food Safety, of the Peoria County Code. This dish washer may not be used as it does not sanitize. There are plans to remove the dishwasher and replace it with a cabinet. The upstairs kitchen is only used for coffee and donuts after church services. It is not included in this food license and can not be used for the food pantry or soup kitchen. Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. Shelves in 2nd food pantry room not sealed. Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Store utensils in containers with the handles up for first grab. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue A. No paper towels in mens room. B. No paper towels in womens room. Provide paper towels in at all hand washing sinks. Floors properly constructed, clean, drained Carpet used as flooring in the 2nd food pantry room. Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean Walls in mopsink room are not finished yet. Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded No light shields on bulbs in food pantry rooms. Rooms and equipment - vented as required Restrooms not vented to the outside. No Certified Manager Present Alice Garret has taken the CFSSM class and is waiting to retake the exam.	11/19/2013	Final
Complaint investgation for number 13-0568 and additional handwritten complaint 1. People in the past have brought food from home to the pantry/soup kitchen. This stopped 3 weeks ago after the consultation conducted at the church. The church has just not yet removed it from their bulletin. 2. There is no ventilation in the kitchen or restrooms. This will be done by the first inspection. 3. This department has no jurisdiction over carbon monoxide dectors. 4. Pantry shelves are 6 inches above the floor. 5. This department has no jurisdiction over the baptismal in the church. 6. A plumbing inspection request has been sent to the state. 7. The electricity has not shut off during the complaint investigation. The pastor is a licensed electrician and says that the electicity has not shut off recently. (about 4 times total in 5 years) 8. No evidence of kitchen plug in sparking. 9. No sewage overflowing onto carpet. According to the pastor, this accurred 3 years ago. 10. The mopsink was installed by a contractor- not sure if contractor is a licensed plumbing. From now on, plumbing will be done by a licensed plumber. 11. Per the pastor, the wood floor was not installed over the carpeting. No evidence that is was installed over the carpeting was visible. 12. No black mold found. 13. Sump pump does discharge to lawn. I have confirmed that the only water going into the sump pump is condensate from the furnace and air conditioning units. 14. Septic system was not malfunctioning at the time of this inspection. 15.There is one hot water heater for the entire church and the attached apartment. The hot water heater is a 40 gallon hot water heater. There was hot water at all faucets in the kitchen. Please ensure that the hot water heater is large enough for all the needs of the church, apartment, soup kitchen, and food pantry. 16. This department has no jurisdiction over stair hand rails. 17. This department has no jurisdiction over radon dectors. 18. This department has no jurisdiction over gas leak dectors. 19. There were no exposed electrical wires seen in the kitchen/dining areas. This department has no jurisdiction over electrical issues unless it affects the food service areas. 20. The dish washer is not being used. The dish washer does not turn on anymore and has been disconnected. It will be removed altogether and replaces with a cabinet. 21. No leaking water, or water stains seen on ceilings. There were heavy rains this weekend and evidence of water damage would be evident if there were issues. Additionally there was no evidence of a gas leak in the upstairs kitchen. Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. Shelves in 2nd food pantry room not sealed. Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Store utensils in containers with the handles up for first grab. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue A. No paper towels in mens room. B. No paper towels in womens room. Provide paper towels in at all hand washing sinks. Floors properly constructed, clean, drained Carpet used as flooring in the 2nd food pantry room. Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean Walls in mopsink room are not finished yet. Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded No light shields on bulbs in food pantry rooms. Rooms and equipment - vented as required Restrooms not vented to the outside. No Certified Manager Present Alice Garret has taken the CFSSM class and is waiting to retake the exam.	11/19/2013	Complaint Investigation

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