Chili's Bar & Grill

Observed dish-machine at 0ppm concentration. CA:PIC instructed to discontinue use of machine and call out service tech to fix machine and bring concentration to manufactures recommendations and use three-compartment sink until fixed. COS:PIC discontinued use.

wet-stacking of dishes rack near dish machine.

Reach-in cooler near salad prep-cooler leaking; ice-buildup in 2-door reach-in freezer near fryers.

Bins on drying rack has food debris buildup.

No trashcan at back handwash sink near dredge station.

lights out at vent hood on cook line and above steam oven.

Employee food on shelf with wine and juice in walk in cooler.

Observed bag of rice & brisket located in Prep Cooler(2) drawer located near salad prep cooler in kitchen not date marked for 7 days after lasting more than 24 hours; Rice located in walk-in cooler not date marked for 7 days. CA:PIC instructed to date mark items that last more than 24 hours for 7 days with day 1 being the day it was prepped and 6 additional days. COS:PIC labeled items for 7 days.

Bottles of ranch & butter in walk-in, and seasoning shakers on cook line not labeled with common name outside of original container. COS:PIC labeled bottles.

Server in kitchen who was performing multiple tasks such as scooping ice-cream, plating to-go chips, etc with watch and bracelet on. COS: Employee took off watch & placed in employee area

Water filters needed to be replaced on 8/14/25

Multiple wet stacking in dish room area

Multiple cutting boards have heavy scoring/staining.

Ice build-up outside walk-in freezer on wall/frame; bottom of prep-cooler in front of reach-in has excessive water build-up

Flooring has heavy build-up of dirt/grease on floor below grill

Employee drink stored on counter at bar area; employee food on shelf with dessert in walk-in cooler

Ceiling tiles missing in dish wash area; dry storage shelf and steamer.

Insect control device on wall above glass storage.

Hand washing sink beside walk-in faucet dripping water

Scoop used for mashed potatoes sitting on counter; tongs stored on griddle handle. Dipper well's velocity of water too slow.

Pans stacked wet in dish washing area.

Ice build-up on condensing unit in walk-in freezer.

No trash can at handwashing sink beside breading station.

Observed food handler in back kitchen on cellphone while on prep-line. CA: PIC instructed employee to stay off cellphone while on prep-line and to wash hands before touching any food again. COS: Employee put phone away and washed hands.

Observed open block of sliced cheese sitting on bottom of dirty prep-cooler to where when item was picked up, dirty food debris stuck to the sliced cheese. CA: PIC instructed to discard item due to contamination and stated to increase cleaning frequency of equipment and to properly cover items. COS: PIC discarded cheese.

Observed employee reheat marinara in microwave, then stir, then place in hot-well with temperature reaching 105F. CA: PIC instructed to re-train employees to reheat foods to proper 165F for 15 seconds before placing in unit. COS: PIC reheated to proper temperature.

Observed employees using handwashing sink in kitchen to make pre-wash buckets to fill silverware. CA: PIC instructed to notify employee that buckets can only be made in the dish-room area and that handwashing sinks are only for washing hands.

Ice bin left open and unattended after use. CA: PIC instructed that all ice bins must be closed after use. COS: PIC closed bin.

Observed sliced cheese, mayo, Santa Fe sauce, queso, bag of jalapenos not properly resealed/closed in kitchen. CA: PIC instructed to reseal all items once done using so that food can be protected. COS: PIC discarded all uncovered items.

Dish machine not temping at 50ppm concentration. CA: PIC instructed to place new sanitizer and prime machine to bring concentration back up to manufactures recommendation. COS: PIC put new bucket and primed unit.

Observed queso, mayo, cheese, black bean burger, and shredded lettuce in serving line not date marked with date prepped and 7 days. CA: PIC instructed to date-mark all potentially hazardous foods once prepped. COS: PIC date-marked some items that were made yesterday and discarded everything else.

Ceiling tiles missing near dish machine, near dry goods shelf, near steamer and throughout kitchen.

Water filters not changed since 2023.

Sewage backing up into floor drains. Because of excessive sewage flowing/ponding, restaurant asked to voluntarily close until plumber comes out and service.

Ice forming on walk-in freezer line. Dish machine gauges not working. Bar soap dispenser broken. Water pooling at bottom of left back prep cooler.

No trash can at back handwashing sink near walk-in cooler.

Employee jackets stored on dry goods shelf in back kitchen. Employee food on shelf with clean dishes.

Scoop with no handle in front prep-cooler in shredded cheese.

Wet stacking of pans in drying rack in back kitchen. Bowls not inverted near front soup line.

Single service utensil holders not 6" off floor in back kitchen.

Observed Stanley Cups, glass Starbucks bottle, water bottles located in front kitchen area. CA: Drinking from a Single-Service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils & linens, Unwrapped single-service and single use articles will be allowed.

Pre-made salads in Reach-In cooler not covered. CA: PIC instructed to cover all items when placed in coolers. COS; PIC covered

Observed pans of ribs date marked incorrectly from the day it was prepped; Milk in Reach-In cooler not date marked after lasting more than 24 hours. CA: PIC instructed to date mark all items correctly. COS: PIC made labels.

MULTIPLE employees observed WITHOUT hair restraints while prepping/making food

Observed multiple items throughout kitchen not being Hot-Held to 135 degrees (F) or higher. CA: PIC instructed to make sure all items are properly being Hot-Held before serving. COS:Because restaurant just opened 30 minutes BEFORE temp check and items were just placed in well 40 minutes ago. PIC re-heated items to 165 degrees (F) in either oven or microwave

Observed 2 employees thermo-cups (one being stored at bar under counter beer cooler & the other being stored at take-out prep-station). CA: PIC instructed to make sure employee cups are in disposable cup with lid and straw. Also saw employee energy drink not in disposable cup w/lid and straw. COS: PIC removed items.

Observed Ecolab BioKit opened with PPE present, but Ready-Spill absorbent to clean up mess missing in kit. CA: PIC instructed to buy new kit and make sure employees do not pull from kit unless using it.

Observed ice-bin in back kitchen left open<unattended; observed oranges and limes at bar and in back near ice-bin not covered. CA: PIC instructed to make sure ice-bin remains closed when not in use and cover food items.

Observed spray bottles used to clean tables in active use not filled with sanitizer, but filled with disinfectant. CA: PIC instructed to make sure dining tables are being cleaned with sanitizer. COS: PIC remade bottles with sanitizer

Observed multiple pans of brisket, ribs, fajitas, and chicken either not date marked or passing the expiration date listed. CA: PIC instructed to make sure all date marking is correct and items are discarded after date. COS: PIC labeled items and discarded items past 7 days

Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints on

Employee wearing watch while prepping

Plumbing backed up at 3-compartment sink drain and dish room drain

Light out above oven

Employee jacket stored on buns in back kitchen

Walk in cooler leaking<side panel missing on door; freezer has ice build-up

Prep-Coolers at bar and throughout kitchen area dirty/wire shelving rusty and has heavy build-up of food debris