CHUYS

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. ALSO, the left tea spout in the wait station has build up in it.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in the bulk soda area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : the corner and base cove tile are in disrepair at the entrance of the bulk soda room. ALSO, the 1 step up seating area has the top step flooring removed leaving an uneven transition point.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: a red sanitizer kept at the end of the cook line, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. A fresh bucket came in at 250 ppm. The wrong solution had been put in the bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple stained cutting boards on the cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink in tortilla was blocked with a rolling cart. The cart was repositioned to give access. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the back ice maker. The drain line was then positioned over the drain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed: on the wait line, ice scoop handle touching ice. This was adjusted with a glove. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign in tortilla. A sign was added. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: Raw shell eggs in the same food pan with spinach leaves.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: white bottle of surface cleaning detergent, stored over the exit end of the dish wash machine. The bottle was moved below. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: the dish wash machine final rinse, highest measure was 158°. Manifold was 193.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the clean end of the dish wash machine. The drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the tiles in dry storage at the doorway are broken off. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the high temp dish wash machine gauge, final rinse temp reads 189° consistently. However, the irreversible thermometer only reads 124-131°. The rinse bar starts out with a strong flow and drops to just above a light mist within a few seconds of activation.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by insufficient method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: pico made this afternoon, not dropping at least 1° per 8-9 minutes. An ice bag was added, and the cooling rate advanced to 3° in a 9 minutes span. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cutting boards in the hallway are stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink on the prep line with multiple items in it. The items were removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a shelf on the prep lines that stores employees food, medication and drinks. The shelf was cleared. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior doors of the ice machine by the walk-in cooler are soiled.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the office is in the red zone.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink on the back line, by the chip fryers, had a stack of deli paper in it. ALSO, the ice area hand wash sink has a cloth in it.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a complying device.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a drink, uncovered on the cook line. It was dumped. ALSO, an employee drink on the back counter at the bar. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: bulk food employee meals in a hot hold cabinet, not marked. Item the pasta was discarded.q

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water under the bulk soda racks.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the cook line, handle for scooping, touching ground beef. The handle was adjusted up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocados still with a sticker(not washed) in the cook line flip top with ready to eat food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed: the first soda gun at the bar lacks a drain line.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed: water draining into an overflowing bucket, onto the floor by the second ice maker.

Portable fire extinguisher in a locked cabinet with no means of access. FACP shows trouble. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the FACP shows a trouble signal.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent and dishwashing soap stored above dishmachine

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature dishmachine rinsing at 141F Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing over grill. Manager advised hood filter is on order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dishmachine guage states machine reaches 185F, however irreversible thermometer states 141F

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers stil on produce.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the dishmachine on the left side.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not identified by common name.

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature Dishwashing machine at 131F. Advised manager to commence using three compartment sink with sanitizer to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and equipment.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back area behind establishment near dumpster.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack and cups at soft drink dispenser that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of raspberry purée stored on. Floor in Walk-in Cooler. Manager place container on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored with open side up and not protected. Manager inverted ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at server station. Manager removed scoop from ice and placed in holster. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in bin stored in clean ware rack next to Walk-in Cooler. Manager removed and placed in ware wash area Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at ware wash area and tortilla area. Manger advised that she would place thief signs at hand wash sinks

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils and lid stored in large plastic pan near three compartment sink. Debris and water observed inside plastic pan. Manager has employee move item. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Some water remains in bottom of pan Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: No change Time Extended