CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler due to fan condenser is dripping condensation, but not directly contacting any Ready to eat food.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese at wait staff station at 67F. Operator stated it was but out less the 3 hours prior but voluntarily disposed of cheese. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at wait staff station at 67F. Operator stated it was but out less the 3 hours prior but voluntarily disposed of cheese. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.

Basic - Food storage container cracked and chipped at the salsa nacho chip station. Operator removed and disposed of broken container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at wait station counter near restrooms, chemical spray bottle stored over straws. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at rack in dishwasher room. Repeat 10-30-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled at bar area corners.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment at cooks line with buildup of grease and dust.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher machine.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf at front of service line above sugar packets. Observed operator move bucket for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink by fry station. Observed employee replace towels. Repeat 12-16-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 12-16-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over bar and dining areas with buildup of dust and mold-like substance.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 12-16-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-16-22 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener, wedge cutter both with soiled with buildup of food debris. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Observed operator wash and clean can opener and wedger. Repeat 11-8-22. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by dishwasher area and by bar door.Observed operator replace towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of mold-like substance on inside of ice machine. Repeat 11-8-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood at grill station with buildup of grease. Observed mold-like substance in vents throughout dining room. Repeat 11-8-22. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen worn. Repeat 11-8-22.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at rack across from dishwasher area. Repeat 11-8-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave at cooks line by fry station with broken fan guard.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at bar and cooks line soiled. Repeat 8-30-22. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on cooks line with soiled residue. Repeat 8-30-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout dining room with buildup of mold-like substance.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at bar and cooks line worn and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line above food. Observed operator remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to clean plastic containers on dish rack by dishwasher area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning plastic containers at dish rack by dishwasher area.

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth sitting on counter next to tortilla chip bin.

Basic - Water leaking from water hose on Combi steamer oven.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed cutting boards at at cooks line soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed cutting boards still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in coolers on cooks line and wait staff station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed gaskets still torn Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed ice buildup in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cook line interior have accumulation of soil residues in bottom of units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Observed reach-in cooler draws still have accumulation of soil and foo debris. Time Extended

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait staff station by restrooms. Observed employee label bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on inside of ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at cooks line with heavy grease and dust buildup.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cooks line with buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher not properly sanitizing at 000 ppm chlorine base. Observed manager set up three compartment sink quant sanitizer at 200 ppm to use in place of dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw turkeys over beer kegs. Had operator to place raw turkeys under the kegs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw chicken and then change gloves but fail to wash hands in between. Had cook wash hands and replaced gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese bring held at 67°F on waitress soup prep area. Observed employee remove and voluntary disposed cheese then added fresh ice to holding bin. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over single service items. Observed sanitizer buckets over single service items. Operator placed spray bottle under the single service items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cooks lines heavily stained and soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher soiled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on cooks line reach-in draw soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover in walk-in freezer heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silver ware stored not properly inverted.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf at cooks line salad prep area. Observed drink on shelf at waitress soup prep area. Operator discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on pan rack by dishwasher.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on cooks line salad prep reach-in. Observed torn gasket on waitress salad prep reach-in.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves ar cooks lines heavily soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of reach-in draw cooler heavily soiled with debris and mold like substance.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food stuck to clean pans on dish rack. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled cloth sitting on cutting board.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in the chip container. Operator place$ handle above the chips. Corrected On-Site