CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #276

High Priority - A) Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw mechanically tenderized sirloin steak stored above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored shrimp above mechanically tenderized sirloin steak. B) Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mechanically tenderized steak stored above washed produce in walk-in cooler and observed raw steak stored above cooked brisket in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw steaks and stored below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher washing dishes move from handling dirty dishes to handling clean dishes. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food prep sink in rear prep area soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in wall in rear prep kitchen area. Employee killed fly and sanitized area. Observed1 small flying insect at rear 3 compartment sink on wall. Operator had employee kill and sanitize area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach underneath hot hold fryer station next to fryer make table. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall behind warewashing shelves next to standing Togo cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table between flattop and stove top - sausage overstocked (46F - Cold Holding); lowboy between zone 1 and 2 - American cheese (58°F - Cold Holding); homemade coleslaw (54°F - Cold Holding) per operator items were moved to units this morning around 12, 1 and 1 respectively. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. Observed make table side - ranch dressing (55F - Cold Holding); cheddar jack cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico d gallo (55F - Cold Holding), per operator items were moved to unit this morning and not moved from 12 pm. Operator opted discard product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink missing backflow preventer at splitter.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and can opener holder on counter soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front expo line blocked by tea machine parts, observed hand sink in rear prep area blocked by fan stored on floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stocked up at hand sink in rear prep area. Operator stocked with paper towels.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like grown on guard and in top of ice machine unit.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed lid used to spread/scoop rice in walk-in cooler cooling rack.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks in dry storage area not adequately secured.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed oven racks stored on floor in rear prep.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in light fixtures above warewashing area. Operator cleared out light fixtures and sanitized areas. Observed 2 dead roaches under hot hold fryer station in kitchen area. Operator had employee wipe and sweep area. Observed 5 dead roaches under shelves and fridge unit across from warewashing area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles stored on warewashing shelves and dry storage shelves. Operator removed and discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen area under equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Food improperly stored. Observed improperly stored mashed potatoes stored in container in container of corn and water. Operator removed and stored mashed potatoes properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of freezer on cook line soiled with dust. Observed hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area soiled with mold like growth along the caulking.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of single service items to make cookies stored on drying shelves for reuse. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in window cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored ice cream container in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered appropriately.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (pineapple, peppers, onions) stored above ready to eat cooked onions, cooked wings, cooked rice, cut washed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator removed items and stored appropriately below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking sink in cook line area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of commercially processed sauces stored in cooler on cook line unlabeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch mask before picking up fry basket to remove product from oil. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves before resuming action. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed soup make table - ancho ranch (homemade, stored overnight) (65°F - Cold Holding);. Observed pan stored above cool line on top of other items in cooler. Per operator item was moved to unit yesterday or earlier from walk-in cooler and stored in cooler overnight. Item is above 41°F for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. (Approximately 46 2-ounce containers of sauce) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A) Observed soup make table - ancho ranch (homemade, stored overnight) (65°F - Cold Holding);. Observed pan stored above cool line on top of other items in cooler. Per operator item was moved to unit yesterday or earlier from walk-in cooler and stored in cooler overnight. Item is above 41°F for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. B) Observed grill top drawers - raw hamburger (46°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were pulled from walk-in cooler and stored in unit this morning at 10 am and left in units. Walk-in cooler temps are acceptable, items in grill top drawers are above 41°F for less than 4 hours. Operator removed and stored in walk-in freezer to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed items in drawers on make line per operator stored this morning and identified in temporary written procedure as being on time but no time marking in place. Operator time marked with 10 am (when cooler was stocked). Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot hold drawers - cooked chicken (114°F - Hot Holding), per operator item was cooked 1 hour prior to observation. Operator reheated item to 181°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for F. Paul expired 10/06/2020. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by juices at wait station. Operator removed items and restored access. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on front counter line. Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets of standing front line cooler with torn gaskets. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of chips in kitchen stored on floor on cook line. Operator removed and stored on cart at Least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front line standing cooler with mold-like or dirt build up on gaskets. Warning