Garden Gate Tap, 1313 W. Garden St., Peoria, IL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: GARDEN GATE TAP
Address: 1313 W. Garden St., Peoria, IL 61605
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Phone: (309) 637-4826
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 7/14/2015
Score
93

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HACCP: Discussed and provided information on Bed Bugs.

Frozen foods frozen.

During routine inspection, a complaint investigation was conducted, RFS#15-0306.  Complainant stated the Bar had bed bugs.  No infestation was observed during inspection, information provided.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    No thermometer present in the Whirlpool fridge. Provide thermometer.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
    Wet wiping cloth found behind bar.
    Moist cloths or sponges used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean and rinsed frequently in one of the approved sanitizing solutions.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Interior of Whirlpool fridge-Freezer and Pizza Oven were found to be heavily soiled.  Clean and sanitize on a routine basis to ensure proper food safety..
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    1)  No self-closing device on men's and women's restroom doors.  2)  Restroom doors were propped open upon arrival to establishment.  Provide a self-closing device on restroom doors.  Keep restroom doors closed when not being cleaned.
    3) No paper towels at hand sink.  Provide Paper towels at handsink.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors behind bar and in men's and women's restrooms are in disrepair with chipped and missing pieces of flooring.  Repair or replace flooring.
7/14/2015Routine93
HACCP:  Cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces.

Cl- sanitizer is used in the establishment.

Frozen foods were stored frozen.

Note:  Establishment serves frozen pizza and chips only.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    No thermometer present in the Whirlpool fridge. Provide thermometer.
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Interior of Whirlpool fridge is heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize fridge.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Floor fans throughout establishment are soiled. Clean routinely.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    1)  No self-closing device on men's and women's restroom doors.  2)  Restroom doors were propped open upon arrival to establishment.  Provide a self-closing device on restroom doors.  Keep restroom doors closed when not being cleaned.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors behind bar and in men's and women's restrooms are in disrepair with chipped and missing pieces of flooring.  Repair or replace flooring.
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, properly constructed, clean
    Areas of ceiling and wall in men's and women's restrooms are soiled and/or in various states of disrepair.  Clean walls routinely.  Repair walls.
  • Rooms and equipment - vented as required
    No ventilation is available in the men's and women's restrooms.  Provide ventilation.
    Rooms from which obnoxious odors, vapors or fumes originate shall be mechanically vented to the outside in new or extensively remodeled establishments.
8/14/2014Routine91
HACCP: Discussed sanitizer buckets and proper storage of wiping cloths.

Frozen foods are frozen.

Quats is the sanitizer used in the establishment.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    There is no thermometer in the Whirlpool cooler.
    Provide a thermometer to all hot and cold holding units.
    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.
  • Critical: Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
    A common towel is utilized in the establishment.
    Corrected
  • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    The interior of the Whirlpool freezer and cooler is soiled. The interior of the microwave is heavily soiled.
    Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces routinely.
    The food-contact surfaces of all equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    Fan covers in establishment are soiled/dusty.
    Clean all non food contact surfaces routinely.
    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.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    Men's towel dispenser needs refilled.
    Corrected
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    Floors at the bar area are in disrepair.
    Repair the floors.
    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
    There is a large crack in the wall in the Women's restroom. Paneling is missing behind the toilet bowl in the women's restroom.
    Repair all walls and maintain in good repair.
    Walls, including non-supporting partitions, wall coverings and ceilings of walk-in refrigerating units, food-preparation areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules shall be light-colored, smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
8/27/2013Routine87
Frozen foods are frozen.

HACCP: Discussed proper hand washing and frequent hand washing after employee's utilize the restroom.

Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used in the facility.

This is also a Change Of Ownership inspection.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    There was no thermometer present in the Whirlpool refrigerator near the rear exit.
    Provide a thermometer to all hot and cold holding units.
    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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    There is still a gap present at the hand wash sinks, and the trim around the sink is in disrepair.
    Provide sealing or caulking around the sinks.
    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 interior of the microwave was soiled.
    Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces routinely.
    The food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least once a day.
  • Critical: Hand washing sinks installed, located, accessible
    Ice was present in the hand wash sink at the bar.
    Corrected
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    The doors to the restrooms are not self closing.
    Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight fitting, self-closing doors. Provide a door spring or other method to ensure doors are self closing.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The floor behind the bar area is in disrepair, there are areas of missing tiles and possibly missing or damaged sub flooring.
    Repair all floors. The owner stated that the floors would be replaced when the keg cooler is replaced.
    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
    There is a large crack in the wall in the Women's restroom. Paneling is missing behind the toilet bowl in the women's restroom.
    Repair all walls and maintain in good repair.
    Walls, including non-supporting partitions, wall coverings and ceilings of walk-in refrigerating units, food-preparation areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules shall be light-colored, smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
1/13/2012Routine88
Chlorine bleach is the sanitizer used in the facility.

HACCP: Discussed proper storage of toxic items.

Foods are served here Tuesday and Thursday, the owner is also the owner of the neighboring Garden Street Cafe. He provides food for the facility and cleans up all equipment and stores it at the Cafe. Note, this is not done on a routine basis.

Frozen foods are frozen.
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
    There is no thermometer in the yellow whirlpool freezer.
    Provide a thermometer.
    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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located.
    The hand wash sinks in the restroom are pulling away from the wall.
    Repair or reseal.
    Equipment shall be sealed to the adjoining equipment or adjacent walls or ceilings if exposed to seepage or splash.
  • Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
    There are no test strips for the sanitizer in the facility.
    A test kit or other device that accurately measures the parts per million concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be provided and used.
  • Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue
    The hand wash sinks are soiled.
    Clean and sanitize all hand wash sinks routinely.
    Lavatories, soap dispensers, hand drying devices and all related fixtures shall be kept clean.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained
    The floors behind the bar are in disrepair.
    Repair all floors.
    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.
10/25/2011Routine94

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