CHICOS RESTAURANT

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 cook touched face, continue food preparation, no gloves changed , no hands washed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing, and glove use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.

High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed shell tags not available, not on product, no receipts.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a container with cooked beef. Operator stored raw fish container on shelf under cooked beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed clams no tags.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by bread press garlic and oil mixture (55F - Cold Holding), out for 35 minutes, operator placed garlic and oil mix inside walk in cooler for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at prep area . Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bag with clams no tag. Operator discarded clams.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back prep are by walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen wet towel under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above orange juice machine by front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin cut pork and raw beef containers inside walk in freezer no covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to the outside gap. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed back door to the outside gap. Repeat Violation Warning Observed back door to the outside gap. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed back door to the outside gap. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of preparation table according to cook out for 1 hour at ambient temperature 75F Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering ceviche, no identified on the menu as raw.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with window cleaner, and sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under shelves at dry storage area. Employee swept area, discarded dead roaches. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at utility sink at ware washing area missing faucet handle.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on storage area by walk in cooler and freezer, standing water on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter by juice station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed wall at storage are not sealed or properly closed.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw beef, raw chicken, cooked bacon, and chicken soup no covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box with frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, next to ice machine, according to cook out for about 90 minutes, Cook stored chicken box inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at storage and prep areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal, and sugar containers no labeled with name at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler.

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 at drawers at grilled area. Operator stored raw chicken under raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. Operator started reheating. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mix containing raw fish not identified in the menu as a raw item.

Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared as per manager Saturday not date marked. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled stored at front counter.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop inside rice and crackers mill. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe clean plates not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a cover to cover sugar at coffee area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottle water open at preparation area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at two door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at prep area.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink near walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed knife holder soiled and hood filters soiled. Observed vent soiled inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with sauce and rice stored not covered inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated correctly to allow to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed at front steam table area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour,seasonings, rice and cracker mill not labeled with name. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: acuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. Time Extended