CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #154

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect in kitchen area , not landing, manager killed and cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in beer cooler. Additionally in bar area and under ice machine.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm), management made new solution to 200-400PPM. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cajun shrimp (125-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour operator placed in oven to reheat. Rechecked 178F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with parm cheese in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed homemade ranch dressing cold held at 46F in delfield refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed dressing in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen in front of the reach in freezer. The operator states a work order has been placed.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn hot held at 120F in steam table. Per operator, corn reheat in microwave to 135F and above then transfer to steam table 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Corn over stocked in container. Operator reheat corn to 166F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vent in dry storage.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in sharp microwave at cookline.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler drawer per operator held less than three hours . Operator voluntary discarded. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (115F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at fry station per operator held less than one hour. Operator voluntary discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to mop sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with cooked penne pasta . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed cook touch raw chicken and then touch clean bowl without changing gloves and wash hands. Operator change his gloves and wash his hands. Educate employee. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ob at 12:02p.m, cooked chicken temps at 44F and cheese at 45°F. Per operator, both items placed in unit at 11:00 am. Both containers were over stocked exceed chill rims. Operator place items on ice bath for quick chill. At 12:29 p.m chicken temps at 36°F and cheese at 39°F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -At 12:07 pm, observed mash potato hot held at 129°F. Per operator, mash potatoes made at 11:00a.m. Operator reheat items to 171°F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on exterior of chips machine.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Operator educated employee on importance of removing gloves before washing hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor near cook-line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed- Drawers- Shredded chicken, pepperoni 50, both held over night in the drawers.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Bar and areas along cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upper interior of microwave is rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets soiled with mold like substance at cook line. Hood filters with accumulation of grease.