Chili's Grill & Bar

Observed servers in the server ally handling food without proper hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC provided hair restraints.

Observed multiple clean food containers stacked wet on shelving in dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. COS: PIC removed containers to be re-washed and placed in a manner to allow containers to drain properly.

Observed employee in main kitchen area preparing food while wearing watch on wrist, and employee preparing food in prep area wearing multiple bracelets on wrist. CA: With the exception of a plain wedding band, employees preparing or handling food shall not wear jewelry on hands or wrists. COS: PIC had employees remove jewelry.

Observed multiple clean food containers stacked wet on shelving in dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. COS: PIC removed containers to be re-washed and placed in a manner to allow containers to drain properly.

Observed bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will have ice machine cleaned by correct by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made 5/2/25. Bulk ice machine had been detailed clean. Discussed with PIC about cleaning frequency.

Observed multiple clean food containers stacked wet on shelving in dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC removed containers to be re-washed, and placed to in a manner to allow containers to drain properly.

Observed multiple employee drinks in main kitchen not in single use cups with straw and lid. CA: PIC moved employee drinks.

Observed several containers wet stacked on shelving in ware-washing area. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.

Observed site made ranch and shredded cheese on the prep top cooler cooling. CA: Placed item in the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Educated on proper cooling methods.

Observed several containers wet stacked on shelving in ware-washing area. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.

Observed several employee belongings (phone, chargers, and cup) in food contact surface areas, as well as above food contact areas. CA: PIC designated areas for employee belongings.

Observed slicer stored clean with food debris. CA: Slicer was taken to be re-washed.

Observed ice scoop stored in container with standing water and food debris. CA: Scoop and container were taken to be washed and new scoop and container were used.

Observed multiple jugs of milk stored past expiration date (10/28/2023). CA: Milk was discarded.

Observed bulk ice maker not cleaned at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: Spoke to PIC about increasing the cleaning frequency and PIC will clean ice maker by correct date.

Observed multiple TCS foods held past discard date. CA: PIC discarded TCS food items.