Chili's

Observed jugs of fryer oil on floor near walk-in cooler and near hand wash sink across from fryers - exposed to possible contamination from hand sink.

COS: PIC picked up fryer oil from floor and placed 6 inches up off the ground. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location. Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed cardboard box of cakes (with clear wrapping on top) to be stored in direct contact with water that was pooling in bottom of reach-in cooler.

COS: PIC removed cakes and discarded. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water.

Observed a box in the walk-in cooler that had multiple spoiled lemons with mold-like substances. CA: PIC discarded the box of lemons into the trash. RCA: Staff-members shall inspect walk-in cooler foods at a rate to prevent contamination. Staff members shall discard unsafe or contaminated food.

Observed clean kitchenware stacked while wet.

CA: PIC had employee restack dishes to allow for air-drying before stacking. RCA: All equipment and utensils must be adequately air-dried after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils.

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food

Observed a previously used to-go box that was above unused to-go boxes. Observed food debris on the lips of the to-go boxes.

CA: PIC removed used to-go box and to-go boxes with food debris. RCA: Single-use items shall be protected from debris to prevent contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces.

Observed employee water bottle and drink stored on food prep area. CA: PIC discarded the identified items. RCA: Educated PIC on proper storage of employee beverages. Must have lid and straw. Cannot be stored over or on prep areas, next to single services items or clean dishes.

Observed single service item (to-go container) being used as a scoop for pasta. CA: PIC removed and discarded bowl. RCA: Educated PIC on proper use of in-use utensils. Scoop must be commercial grade and have a handle.

Observed wet stacking of dishes in dried dish area. Rule: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils hall be air-dried.

Observed buildup of debris on flooring of walk-in freezer and underneath shelving (heat-lamp area) where pass-thru for food is located. Rule: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Rule: food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Observation: Observed employee on the line handling ready to eat fried tortilla with bare hands when removing them from the fryer. PIC was notified. Food was discarded, employee washed hands and donned gloves.

Rule: Employees preparing or handling food shall restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches. Observation: Observed employees handling food without utilizing hair restraint devices. PIC notified. Employees discarded handled food and donned appropriate hair restraints.

Rule: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Observation: Observed employee cell phone on prep table. PIC Notified. Cell phone removed and properly stored. Prep top cleaned and sanitized before next use.