L.A. Connection, 1219 S. Western Av., Peoria, IL - Bar/Tavern inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: L.A. CONNECTION
Address: 1219 S. Western Av., Peoria, IL 61605
Restaurant type: Bar/Tavern
Phone: (309) 676-8817
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 12/12/2015
Score
96

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Inspection findings

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HACCP - Discussed and provided written information on date marking.

Sanitizer- 3 bay sink at bar - quats

              - bucket in kitchen - chlorine

Frozen foods were frozen.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Holder for drink dispenser heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Soiled gskets on doors of refrigerator. Clean and sanitize non food contact surfaces.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Baffles in hood above fryers soiled with debris. Provide a routine cleaning.
  • No Certified Manager Present
    No certified person present.  Please provide a state of Illinois Food Sanitation Safety Manager within 90 days.
12/12/2015Routine96
.HACCP Discussed and provided written information on boil order procedures.

Sanitizer - quats

Frozen foods were frozen.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
    Wet wiping cloth on bar counter.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Gasskets on door of refrigerator soiled with debris. Clean and sanitize non food contact surfaces.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Two holes in wall under counter by handsink and cash register.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.  Repair walls or cover with screening material.
  • Critical: Toxic items properly stored
    Flying bug spray stored in cabinet on shelf with cleansers.
    Insecticides and rodenticides necessary for the maintenance of the establishment shall be stored physically separated (in cabinets or in similar physically separated compartments or facilities used for no other purpose) from detergents, sanitizers related to cleaning or drying  agents.  Worker moved insecticide to a separate location . Corrected.
8/7/2015Routine92
HACCP: Hand washing Cl- sanitizer is used in the establishment Frozen foods were stored frozen
  • Food protection during storage, prepartion, display, service, transportation
    There is no divider or splash guard between the bar hand sink and the bin of ice for drinks.  Provide a splash guard or divider to ensure the ice does not become contaminated with splash from hand washing.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Men's and women's restroom sinks are not sealed to the wall. Seal hand sinks to wall.
  • Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
    No test strips provided for chlorine sanitizer.  Provide test strips.
    A test kit or other device that accurately measures the parts per million concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be provided and used.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Ice scoop stored with handle touching ice in ice machine in back storage room.  Corrected:  handle extended out of ice.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in back storage room and throughout establishment are soiled or in disrepair.  Clean and repair floors.
  • Premises maintained fee of litter, unnecessary articles.  Cleaning and maintaining equipment properly stored, kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
    Kitchen is no longer used for food preparation and has multiple items stored in it that are not used for day to day business.  Get rid of clutter to avoid attracting pests.
10/9/2014Routine92
HACCP: Discussed with staff that common towels are prohibited for use for hand drying/equipment drying. These should be removed from the bar area so as not to be confused with being utilized as a common towel.


Frozen foods are frozen.

The pest control operator is American Pest Control.

Note: Discussed the importance of ensuring that should any events be held, a temporary license must be obtained from the health department.

Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used in the establishment.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    Both the ladies and men's restroom hand wash sinks are puling away from the wall and the sealant is no longer present.
    Reseal or caulk the sink to the wall.
    Equipment shall be sealed to the adjoining equipment or adjacent walls or ceilings if exposed to seepage or splash.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    The following food contact surfaces are soiled: 1) interior of Kenmore cooler, 2) interior of pizza oven, 3) soda gun holster.
    Clean and sanitize all areas routinely.
    The food-contact surfaces of all equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
  • Critical: Water source safe, hot, and cooled under pressure
    There was no cold water at the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
    Corrected
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    There were no paper towels at the hand wash sink near the ice machine.
    Corrected
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in storage area and throughout in disrepair.
    Repair or replace as needed.
    Floors, floor coverings, mats, and duckboard shall be maintained clean.
8/22/2013Routine89
HACCP: Ensure that pest control operator is routinely used. Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    The hand wash sink at the women's restroom is pulling away from the wall.
    Seal or caulk properly.
    Equipment shall be sealed to the adjoining equipment or adjacent walls or ceilings if exposed to seepage or splash.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Interior of the Kenmore freezer and cooler soiled.
    Clean and sanitize routinely.
    The food-contact surfaces of all equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
  • Critical: Water source safe, hot, and cooled under pressure
    There was no cold water at the hand wash sink.
    Corrected, the water shot off because of a leak. Turned on at the bottom.
    Instructed them to not turn off water and to replace the faucets and leave water on at all times.
    Lavatories shall be provided with hot and cold water tempered by means of a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    There was no soap at the bar hand sink.
    A supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each lavatory.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in storage area and throughout in disrepair.
    Repair or replace as needed.
    Floors, floor coverings, mats, and duckboard shall be maintained clean.
9/26/2012Routine89
HACCP: Discussed proper and frequent change of sanitizer solution at the three compartment sink.

Frozen foods are frozen.

Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used in the facility.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    A cloth towel is being used in contact with drying bar utensils.
    Corrected
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    The hand wash sink in the ladies restroom is pulling away from the wall.
    Caulk or otherwise repair.
    Equipment shall be sealed to the adjoining equipment or adjacent walls or ceilings if exposed to seepage or splash.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    The white baffle in the ice machine is soiled. The black soda gun holster is soiled. The interior of the pizza freezer is soiled.
    Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces routinely.
    The food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    There is a leak at the mop sink.
    Repair the leak from the faucet.
    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
    There is only bar soap at the hand wash sinks. The hand wash sink at the kitchen area is soiled.
    A supply of liquid hand-cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each lavatory. Lavatories, soap dispensers, hand drying devices and all related fixtures shall be kept clean.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The floors under equipment in the kitchen and the bar is soiled. Various areas in the facility have missing or broken tiles.
    Repair the floors. Clean floors routinely.
    Floors, floor coverings, mats, and duckboard shall be maintained clean. 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.
  • Critical: Toxic items properly stored
    Pesticides (wasp spray) is being stored with cleaning supplies in the kitchen storage cabinet.
    Corrected
  • Premises maintained fee of litter, unnecessary articles.  Cleaning and maintaining equipment properly stored, kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
    There are various unnecessary articles present at the bar area that are not necessary for daily maintenance or operations of the facility.
    Only articles necessary for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment shall be stored on the premises.
12/8/2011Routine85

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