Pitch Karaoke Bar, 631 W Main St, Peoria, IL - Bar/Tavern inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: Pitch Karaoke Bar
Address: 631 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606
Restaurant type: Bar/Tavern
Phone: (309) 210-9670
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 7/10/2015
Score
93

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Inspection findings

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HACCP: Discussed proper hand washing. Frozen foods frozen.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Handles on glass door keg cooler were found to be soiled.  Clean and sanitize on a routine basis to ensure proper food safety.
  • Critical: Hand washing sinks installed, located, accessible
    Hand sink was found blocked by a plastic tray in the sink.  -Corrected by removing.
    Lavatories shall be accessible to employees at all times.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in the back storage room and behind bar are in disrepair.  Maintain floors as a smooth, durable, easy to clean surface, seal/paint all exposed raw wood.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Hand sink in men's restroom was found to be cracked and broken.  Repair/Replace to ensure a smooth, durable, nonporous, easy to clean surface.
7/10/2015Routine93
Discussed and provided information on Hand Washing and Toxic violations. Frozen pizzas frozen.
  • In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
    Ice scoop handle found in direct contact with 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
    Broken glass found covering glasses in True freezer.  -Corrected by removing broken glass and washing glasses.
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
    Single service cups found stored on floor in back room.
    Single-service articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor in closed cartons or containers.
  • Critical: Cross-connections, back-siphonage, back-flow prevented
    No Backflow prevention device on mop sink.  -Corrected by removing.
    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.
  • Critical: Hand washing sinks installed, located, accessible
    Hand sink was found blocked by a plastic tray in the sink.  -Corrected by removing.
    Lavatories shall be accessible to employees at all times.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in the back storage room and behind bar are in disrepair.  Maintain floors as a smooth, durable, easy to clean surface, seal/paint all exposed raw wood.
11/13/2014Routine86
HACCP: Discussed providing plastic or other smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent dividers for freezers/beer coolers for separation of the products.

Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used in the establishment.

Note: The establishment has not been moved to a medium risk as they are not yet ready to grill outdoors. A variance was turned in to this office, however, as it was not yet ready to open, the variance was put on hold. For the upcoming year, the establishment will need to be moved to a medium risk in order to have the outdoor grill. Discussed with the owners that when the renewal application is sent in the next month or two, to change the application to a medium risk and to complete a new variance for the establishment for next year should they want to do an outdoor grill. Also provide a certified person should the establishment move to a medium risk.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors in the back storage room are in disrepair. The floor drains in the back storage room are soiled.
    Clean and repair all floors and floor drains.
    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 maintained in good repair.
9/20/2013Routine99
This is consultation for the establishment to determine what may potentially be done by them so that they can grill out on weekends or on other special occasions. The establishment would  be cooking to order on the grill. The menu would consist mainly of brats and chops, bagged chips, maybe hamburgers once in a while. The establishment would be utilizing frozen foods in the back storage area and have a mini refrigerator outside with a thermometer inside. A thermometer would also be required for taking the temperature of the foods. They would need to have a temporary hand wash sink set up outside when grilling. A variance would need to be completed to grill outdoors. The establishment would move up to a medium risk. The grill will be propane type grill and be rolled in each night. The establishment would also be utilizing disposable utensils for the serving of the foods. The tongs will be washed inside in the three compartment sink. Utilize the mop sink for the cleaning of the grill. Provide this department with the following: 1) A menu with all potential foods to be cooked, 2) A list of the equipment that will be used, 3) A completed variance, 4) date of first potential event, 5) A certified person present at all times that potentially hazardous foods are prepared.

A variance was provided to the establishment to complete. This was turned in. If there are additional questions, contact this department.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
5/8/2013Consultation
Note: This is the 30 day inspection/routine inspection for the establishment.  A phone call was received by the plumber with the attached report which includes his findings, however, according to the plumber, these are not major violations and can be corrected over time.

HACCP: Discussed proper storage of wet wiping cloths. Provided HACCP bulletin for "wet wiping rag" storage.

Note: Also discussed proper set up of 3 compartment sink to ensure that all dishes are washed, rinsed and sanitized routinely to ensure that all dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized.

American Pest Control is the pest control operator with monthly service contract.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    1) The mop sink is not properly connected to drain. 2) There is a leak at the mop sink.
    Repair the mop sink.
    At least one utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain shall be provided and used for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar liquid waste in new or extensively remodeled establishments. Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The floors in the storage room are in disrepair.
    Repair all flooring to ensure that there are no areas for pests to reside or lay eggs.
    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.
  • Premises maintained fee of litter, unnecessary articles.  Cleaning and maintaining equipment properly stored, kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
    There are excess articles still present at the rear of the facility.
    Remove all articles not necessary for the operations of the facility.
    Only articles necessary for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment shall be stored on the premises.
5/18/2012Routine97
A variance is currently being submitted for the garbage dumpster location, as the property owner is responsible for the many buildings here, and there does not appear to be any potential for grading or upgrading the parking area in the near future.

The facility is utilizing chlorine bleach as the sanitizer.

All equipment is currently operational, with ambient temperatures at 35-38F.

An inspection will be conducted within 30 days to ensure proper compliance with all items on the inspection report have been achieved.

The facility is now approved to operate. A license was provided at this inspection. License #12-1088.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Clean and sanitize the exterior of all equipment.
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
    Variance completed for outside dumpster area. See scanned attachment.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The floors near the rear entrance, in the storage room and the men's restroom are in disrepair. There are various areas near the bar where the floor is not completely installed. The floor in the basement is soiled. The floor in the walk in cooler in the basement is soiled and in disrepair.
    Repair all floors and ensure they are maintained in good repair.
    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.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    The wall and ceiling in the men's restroom is in the process of being replaced/repaired. According to the manager, this will be corrected before the grand opening of the facility.
    Walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, and similar enclosures shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
    Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs to all storage areas, or areas where food/equipment or single service articles.
    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
    The vents in the restrooms are not functioning yet.
    Rooms from which obnoxious odors, vapors or fumes originate shall be mechanically vented to the outside in new or extensively remodeled establishments.
  • Premises maintained fee of litter, unnecessary articles.  Cleaning and maintaining equipment properly stored, kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
    The basement and storage room are full of unnecessary articles.
    Remove all articles not properly or neatly store the articles in bins or otherwise neat.
    The premises shall be maintained in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
    Only articles necessary for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment shall be stored on the premises.
4/13/2012Final
This is a preliminary inspection to review what is being done to the facility, as it is taking over the old "Elbo Room". The facility is undergoing a major remodel and overhaul. The walls are being painted, the floors are being repaired/replaced. During the inspection the coolers were in the process of repairing and upgrading the coolers in the facility that were purchased with the building.

Discussed providing a pest control operator for the facility.

The basement will be used for the soda dispensing system and drainage for the coolers condensation.  

Provided a variance request for the dumpster as the property owner is not the same as the establishment owner. Discussed potentially discussing with the property owner to provide a flat paved surface if possible, otherwise, provide for the variance to be completed.

The facility will be utilizing chlorine bleach as the sanitizer.

Contact this department at least 5 days prior to opening for a FINAL inspection for licensing and approval to operate.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    Provide thermometers to all refrigeration units prior to final inspection.
    A numerically scaled indicating thermometer/recording thermometer, accurate to plus or minus 3°F, shall be provided and conspicuously placed in each mechanical refrigerator and each hot food storage facility.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    The interior of the Superior coolers are rusted.
    Resurface, repair or replace the shelving to ensure all food contact surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent.
    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.
    1) The hand wash sinks in the restrooms are not sealed to the wall. 2) Shelving in the storage areas are not sealed.
    1) Seal or caulk all sinks to the wall. 2) Seal or paint all wooden shelving.
    Equipment, utensils, and single-service articles shall not impart odors, color, or taste, nor contribute to the contamination of food.
    Equipment shall be sealed to the adjoining equipment or adjacent walls or ceilings if exposed to seepage or splash.
  • Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
    1) There is no thermometer for measuring the temperature of the foods. 2) There is no chemical test kit available.
    A numerically scaled indicating thermometer accurate to +/- 3 degrees F. shall be provided for convenient use at the sink and be used for frequent checks of water temperature
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces prior to the final inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Clean and sanitize ALL non food contact surfaces prior to the final inspection.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
    Ensure all plumbing is functioning and maintained and installed in accordance with 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
    The restrooms need to be cleaned. Clean and sanitize all hand wash sinks prior to use. Provide paper towels, soap and waste receptacles to all hand wash sinks.
    Toilet facilities, including vestibules, if present, shall be kept clean and in good repair and free of objectionable odors.
    A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each lavatory.
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
    The outside dumpster is not on a flat concrete pad.
    Provide to have a concrete pad or provide a variance request form.
    Garbage and refuse containers and compactor systems located outside shall be stored on or above a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable material, such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt, graded to prevent accumulation of liquid waste.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    1) The floors in the dry storage room are in disrepair. 2) The floors in the restroom are in disrepair. 3) The floors throughout the facility are currently being replaced.
    Repair all floors and ensure that they are completed prior to the final inspection.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    The walls and ceilings in the restroom are in disrepair with holes and other openings. The walls throughout the facility have holes, and other walls in disrepair.
    Repair all walls maintain in good repair. Wall and ceiling covering material shall be attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable. Concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in walk-in refrigerating units, food-preparation areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface.
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
    Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in all storage areas.
    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
    There are no vents for the restrooms.
    Provide adequate ventilation for restrooms.
    Rooms from which obnoxious odors, vapors or fumes originate shall be mechanically vented to the outside in new or extensively remodeled establishments.
  • Premises maintained fee of litter, unnecessary articles.  Cleaning and maintaining equipment properly stored, kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
    Remove all unnecessary articles or store properly in storage room or basement as needed.
    The premises shall be maintained in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
    Only articles necessary for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment shall be stored on the premises.
3/23/2012Preliminary

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