CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in contact with the tortilla chips. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over their tortilla chips. Operator removed the chips. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white buildup top interior of ice machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on top of single door cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Manager moved to shelf. 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 reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in front of dish machine.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese holding at 54F. in zone two cooler drawer. Operator placed into proper refrigeration. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 400ppm in bar triple sink. Operator adjusted to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food dicer in prep area. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fry station and fan guards in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board heavily grooved on food line.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield adjacent to fryer station in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Mandarin oranges. Operator removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans on shelf next to dish area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by dish machine.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener and bracket heavily soiled. Operator removed to dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on shelf next to pan spray in dry storage area. Operator removed jacket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelves adjacent to dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted shelves in wine reach in cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of wine reach in cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink leaking at trap underneath sink. Operator has work order placed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting observed at storage rack next to dish room. Operator removed for cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly located under dish room rack. Operator unclogged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line with container being filled with water. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers located on storage rack across from dish wash area wet and stacked on top of each other. Operator removed for cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on storage rack across from dish wash area. Operator removed for cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers located at front reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stated a new soap dispenser has been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting located on storage rack next to mop room door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on wine reach in cooler at the bar.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located in walk in freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at storage rack across from mop room door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in wine reach in cooler at the bar.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the wine reach in cooler at the bar.

High Priority - Observed employee touched hair and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was educated on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler near the office at 48°F at 1:30 p.m. Operator stated they were there for less than 90 min. Operator removed chicken wings and placed on flat pan and put in freezer for rapid cooling. Chicken wings 28°F at 2:45 p.m. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of black beans in walk in cooler not properly date marked. Operator stated that all the black bean containers present and properly marked were prepared at the same time. Operator properly marked the black beans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in upper ice chute. Operator stated that the current ice machine will be fully sanitized. Operator stated ice machine is scheduled for replacement. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover on floor drain under rinse area next to office.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag in dry storage above single service items. Operator removed the bag and properly stored. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guards on kitchen employees handling food. Operator stated he will acquire beard guards in storage. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in rear storage racks in kitchen. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager. Operator removed wet nested items for re-cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed loaf of bread on walk in freezer floor. Operator picked up loaf of bread and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed food debris/grease on oven in center of kitchen. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to office.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and rust build up on hood vents in rear of kitchen.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in the drying area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons on prep line not inverted. Operator removed spoons to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cart with cookies stored in dry storage not covered. Operator properly covered cookies. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of black beans in walk in cooler. Operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site