The best eye care clinics in Peoria as voted on by readers
Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite beauty and health service providers for the 2024 Community's Choice Awards.
Here are the top three eye care clinics in the Peoria area as voted on by participants:
8921 Wood Sage Road, Peoria
(309) 243-2400
illinoiseyecenter.com
From the archives: Dr. Thomas Wyman marks 40 years with Illinois Eye Center
bardoptical.com
4727 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
(309) 316-7951
1009 North Cummings Lane, Washington
(309) 444-8811
vcc2020.com
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Improper handwashing and chicken on the floor: Peoria food inspections for March 2025
The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness, as well as general cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. The Journal Star examined routine inspections for restaurants, mobile establishments and bars in Peoria County. In March, there were 186 inspections completed for these categories. The establishments listed below received either no violations or enough violations to warrant a warning from the health department. According to the Peoria City/County Health Department, "inspections only provide a snapshot of a food establishment's practices, as they are based on what is seen at the time of the inspection." Core violation: These violations relate to "general sanitation, operational controls, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), facilities or structures, equipment design, or general maintenance," according to the health department. Priority foundation violation: These violations could lead to priority violations if they are not corrected. Priority violation: These violations are considered the most high-risk by the health department, as they have the potential to directly contribute to foodborne illness. More: Repeat violations and a compliance conference: Tazewell County food inspections for March Ardor Breads and Provisions, 301 SW Water St., Peoria Central Illinois Catering, 711 W. McBean St., Suite B, Peoria German American Central Society/Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive, Peoria Goldies Lounge and Slots, 4722 W. Farmington Road, Peoria Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging Senior Meals, 3625 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria Grill Em' All, Mobile Haddad's Restaurant and Catering, 1010 W. Main St., Peoria Haven on the Farm, 6221 W. Route 150, Edwards Las Delicias, 837 W. Main St., Peoria Matilda's, 100 State St., Suite 1a, Peoria Papa Murphy's, 3125 N. University St., Peoria Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center, 223 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria Peoria Nutrition Spot, 7318 N. University St., Peoria Rhythm Kitchen, 305 SW Water St., Peoria Simply Fit4U, 841 W. Main St., Peoria The Braker's Dozen, 4500 W. County Line Road, Speer Theo's Ice Cream, 3633 N. Gale Ave., Peoria Tin Roof Smokehouse, Mobile 'A huge store for us': Popular restaurant back in Morton with new location, expanded menu City Market at 610 S. Western Ave., Peoria, received four priority, five priority foundation and four core violations. During the routine inspection, the establishment's license was suspended temporarily after an "Employee stated that they had no soap" for handwashing. 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Peoria health care providers evaluating possible impacts of Trump federal spending freeze Show Caption Hide Caption Meet Journal Star business and government reporter JJ Bullock Journal Star reporter JJ Bullock writes about local government, politics and business in and around Peoria. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen canceled a visit to a Peoria-area health care provider Tuesday after the Trump administration ordered a federal freeze of grants, loans and assistance that could impact the health care industry. Sorensen was going to tour Heartland Health Services and tout a $576,250 Health and Human Services grant he secured for health care but instead canceled the appearance as lawmakers and federal employees all over the country have scrambled for answers in wake of the move. Adding to the chaos and uncertainty Tuesday was a move by a federal judge to temporarily halt the Trump order until Feb. 3. 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