CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand washing sink in front area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle in container of cheese, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans with water in between and not air drying properly in back of kitchen on a shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching pasta in a container in reach in cooler on cook line, employee moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of ribs that exceeded the date mark and expired last Thursday-11/13/25 on the cook line, operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard missing in the microwave towards back of kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in the walk in freezer, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelve in back of kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the doorway of the walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with grease build up.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food after handling soiled equipment without a glove change.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef knife left in handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack, keys, phone and speaker stored over food prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a beard guard.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile peeling above microwave on cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on vent in dish room.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook engaged in food preparation wearing watch on cook line and server wearing bracelet on expo line scooping fries.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of food pans on storage shelf with trapped water in between.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer, observed two tiles missing.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lower wall buckling by walk in cooler.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a couple of ladles that were rusted and dirty, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on shelve above prep table. Manager removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed burned pans , Manager removed.items from use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager removed all to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager removed all to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails with colored polish handling clean equipment and putting away clean dishes.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form and manager had employees read and sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lettuce cooler with gaskets not correctly installed causing cooler to be unable to maintain lettuce at 41F or colder. Operator will keep lettuce in another cooler until it is repaired and able to maintain the lettuce at 41F or colder.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several pans with burn or cracks in clean dish rack. Manager discarded.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed whole rack of dishes stored at prep area with 13 dishes with food still adhering to surfaces.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior with rust that has pitted the surface at bar area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet cloths stored on prep sink sideboards at prep area.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch her chin with bare hands then pick up clean single service items to carry to table for customer to go items. Observed waitstaff touch each other arms and then grab bowls touching interior of bowl with bare fingers without washing hands. touch . Manager retrained employees. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server cleaning prep area using sanitizer and touching soiled surfaces, then put on gloves without washing hands and touch tortillas and plate foods. Manager retrained employee Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken diced (50F - Cold Holding); brosket (49F - Cold Holding); jalapeño sausage (52F - Cold Holding); black beans (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in preptop with two bottom drawers at cookline beside flattop grill. See stop sale on all foods added to table at 1100am. Shredded cheese on table less than 1 hour moved to another cooler. Manager added ice to table and will monitor food temps throughout rest of day. Repair called to service cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee/tea filter holder stored on handsink in front of soap dispenser unable to dispense soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink used as prep sink as evidenced by dirty spoons and Carmel sauce in basin of handsink at wait prep area. Manager rearranged area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service condiment cup used to scoop condiments, bacon bits, tortilla chips, at wait prep area.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed expo person plate hot foods heat and plate tortillas with loose bangs hanging into face area.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sauce dispensers stored under paper towel dispenser with towels draping on to containers of sauces. Creamer container with foil used to top dispenser stored in front of paper towel dispenser. Manager rearranged area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer door broken and not closeable. Ice forming inside broken door and on door jamb.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tortilla scoop stored on open wire shelving rack at front counter. Visible food debris and dust on rack. Manager placed on clean tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut mushrooms that arrive in open box with holes in sides of box not labeled ready to eat and not labeled prewashed, establishment not washing before bagging for use.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed asparagus over washed ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce cooler (); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Manager discarded. Will keep new lettuce in walk-in .until unit is able to hold at 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vape stored under edge of microwave and ver ice cream bin at front wait station. Employee removed from area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Door to freezer not fitting to close due to ice buildup on door jamb.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of frozen chicken on floor on walk-in freezer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects near waiting station. Operator has service ticket with Chili's. None were landing on food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in men's restroom stall. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean quarter pan at dishwasher. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwasher area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Educated and emailed the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated and emailed the food allergen awareness sheet.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at kitchen.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar area.