CHICOS RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hoses connected without vacuum breaker in room next to dry storage. Also observed at back preparation station. By walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed 2 hoses connected without vacuum breaker in room next to dry storage. Also observed at back preparation station. By walk in coolers. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, cutting boards, slicer soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards soiled at prep area by ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles at dining area. Dusty ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles at dining area. Dusty ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen and ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on chest freezer in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed lid on chest freezer in poor repair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area under shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at storage area under shelving. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer ice buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer ice buildup. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at kitchen, no sign Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed at hand sink at kitchen, no sign Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling fan at ware washing area dusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ceiling fan at ware washing area dusty. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer rusted shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer rusted shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood non food- contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at kitchen wood shelving no sealed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Wood non food- contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at kitchen wood shelving no sealed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs, salt , sugar containers and flour containers at storage area no labeled with name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed bread crumbs, salt , sugar containers and flour containers at storage area no labeled with name. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renew license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (66F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to steam table. Manager sided water to ice bath for rapid cooling. Also observed raw beef (77F - Cold Holding) on kitchen. Employee placed it inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hoses connected without vacuum breaker in room next to dry storage. Also observed at back preparation station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed on coffee machine at bar area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared onsite not date marked on display reach in cooler at dining are. As per manager for more than 2 days Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both employee bathroom doors not self closing.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without handle inside bucket with sugar at under sugar cane juice machine at bar. Manager removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed through kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout bar area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle on single door reach in cooler at sandwich station. Also white chest freezer door in disrepair across employee bathroom.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. Also throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and grout at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to white fire extinguisher next to .kitchen entrance door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer across employee bathroom. Also observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

Basic - In use spoon stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed big spoon stored on oven door handle.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on table at bar area. Manager stored ice scoop on clean surface top of clean plate, Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with ceviche inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. Employee stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded on dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to were washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on single door reach in cooler at sandwich station. Also observed exterior of white chest freezer soiled with grease across employee bathroom.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed roster pork, roasted turkey and cut lettuce not covered stored inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in bucket not properly labeled under sugar cane ice machine at bar. Manager labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by walk in cooler area on the back.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts prepared on site flans, and rice puddings, prepared two day ago , no date labeled. Inside walk in cooler cooked spaghetti, beef and roast pork prepared the day before, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer handles soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler, and on kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area tiles cracked and some missing tiles on the floor. Repeat Violation

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 scoops stored with handles inside flour, and chicken stock. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at storage areas lams no shield.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by ware washing area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn flour and chicken stock containers no labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black bean (50F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked black beans was from yesterday. Operator discarded it.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at an ambient temperature in the kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to cooler. 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 cooked food stored inside standing cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in the women bathroom.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container in the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in the kitchen and prep area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen and prep area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked beans stored inside walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the dry storage area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans and cooked shrimp stored inside walk in cooler it covered.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located in the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket with sugar inside with no name.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located front to walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with floor no identified. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle located next to ice maker. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area above hot line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended