CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

Observed food debris present along the side table can opener stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Can opener removed and placed in the dish pit

Observed dishes stored on clean on the dish rack with food residue present. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes were removed and placed in the dish pit to be scrubbed and re-washed

Observed several dishes stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

Observed several stand along and prep top cutting boards heavily stained and scored. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed several gaskets, holders and bottom of reach-in coolers with food debris build-up present. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Observed flies and gnats upon entering the main kitchen near the server station. CA: Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions

Observed expired inspection report (92/A) posted during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed several dishes stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

Observed several stand along and prep top cutting boards heavily stained and scored. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed several gaskets, holders and bottom of reach-in coolers with food debris build-up present. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Observed build-up along the racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Observed cracked tiles near the walk-in cooler holding standing water. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair

Observed the door handle of the walk-in freezer in disrepair. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed a roll of paper towel and a chemical spray bottle stored on the hand sink behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC complied and removed items into designated areas

Observed heavy build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied discarded the tea and stripped the machine apart and deep cleaned the inside during time of inspection

Observed tongs in direct contact with raw chicken inside the reach-in cooler drawer. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed the tongs and washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed several plastic containers stacked wet on the dish rack in the dish pit during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to properly air-dry before stacking. COS: PIC complied and created a pyramid stack during time of inspection to allow air-flow

Observed accumulation along the fans inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed food employee rinse off a knife at the hand sink. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee properly wash and sanitized the knife in the dish pit during time of inspection

Observed side table can opener with food residue stored clean. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed inside the dish pit to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed several plastic food containers with food debris stored as clean on the drying rack. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed dishes and placed inside the dish pit to be properly washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed 2023 food service permit posted in public view during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current permit in public view

Observed several plastic containers stacked wet on the dish rack in the dish pit during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to properly air-dry before stacking

Observed debris build-up along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

Observed food employee handling food items with a bracelet on the wrist during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Observed 2023 food service permit posted in public view during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current permit in public view

Observed a knive handle in contact with cooked chicken wings on the prep top cooler and a scoop handle down inside the batter station during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC . During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food. COS: PIC removed scoops during time of inspection

Observed pans stacked wet underneath the prep table and several pans and plates stacked wet on the dish rack in the dish room during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to properly air-dry before stacking

Observed grey debris build-up along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

Observed 3 missing tiles holding standing water on the cook line in front of the batter prep top cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair