CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live flying insect in dry storage area . Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Observed cases with raw ground beef stored over kegs with beer in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked corn stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, corn cooked on 08/21/2023. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown substance buildup inside ice machine. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on soda dispenser.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed several food containers not properly air dried before stock piling.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed 2 boxes with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue.

Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. -Observed 2 packages with salt in dry storage area not properly secured from cross contamination. Operator over wrapped packages correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with cooked chicken and hot dressing stored in walk-in in cooler from yesterday. Operator covered containers Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm. Advised Operator to sanitize at the three compartment sink until technician completes repairs. Operator called the technician. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately- 4 in bar area landing on equipment and boxes 6 in kitchen area landing on clean and dirty pans at the chlorine dish machine area, exterior of reach in coolers, prep tables and soda fountain cartons 6 in dining room landing on dining room walls and tables Operator called pest control company. Repeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler at cook line (2 door)- Mac and cheese, shredded cheese, cream cheese/ flip top cooler at cook line (3 door) cut tomato, cheese, cooked chicken wings, cut lettuce, guacamole 44-64. All TCS foods were placed in coolers between 10:00-11:00 am. Temperature taken after 3:00 pm.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler at cook line (2 door)- Mac and cheese, shredded cheese, cream cheese/ flip top cooler at cook line (3 door) cut tomato, cheese, cooked chicken wings, cut lettuce, guacamole 44-64. All TCS foods were placed in coolers between 10:00-11:00 am. Temperature taken after 3:00 pm.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of oven in the rear of kitchen with soil residue. Employee cleaned the exterior of the oven. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at cook line unplug and no food stored inside. Per Operator, new coolers were ordered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of all ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee eating food with gloves on at cook line, then proceeded to engage in food preparation. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed approximately 7 flies landing on walls on in To Go Station near register on east side of restaurant near kitchen entry. Observed no food preparation done in this area. Operator attempted to kill and sanitized area. -Observed 3 flies flying in kitchen area next to hand sink, not landing in any particular area. Operator attempted to kill and sanitize area. -Observed 1 fly flying around bar area not landing in any particular area. Advised operator to kill and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50°F - Cold Holding)at 11:31am. Per operator, 1.5 hrs. Operator placed bags of ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - 1.) Equipment in poor repair. Observed Pre set cooler not in use. Operator stated waiting on replacement that's on order. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F below. 2.) Observed dipper well not functioning's front expo side of kitchen. Operator stated in process of being repaired. 3.) Observed microwave ceiling extremely burnt in kitchen area at far end of cook line. Operator stated swapping out with another one they have on site. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - 1.) Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood/ hood filters at cook line. 2.) Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on zone 1 cold hold unit and warmer unit. 3.) Observed debris/ buildup on top of dish machine. Warning

Basic - 1.) Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. 2.) Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on west end of kitchen near multi hand wash sink/ ware wash area. Operator stated new vents on order. Corrective action taken. 3.) Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line, also underneath equipment. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food at cook line. Advised and educated operator. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in dipper well in standing water, and no water flow. Operator stated dipper well has leak and in process of being repaired. Operator removed scoops and placed in empty container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Reach In Freezer across from Batter Station. Warning