Chili’s Southwest Grill & Bar

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner

Observed containers not inverted on drying rack next to triple sink. Person in charge inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items

Observed employee jackets hanging from rack in storage room next to packages of bread and beverage boxes; next to triple sink.

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting

Observed wet nesting on food bins located atop wash rack.

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris

Walk in freezer adjacent to walk in cooler near prep area had ice buildup up and soil on floors.

Basic – Food stored on floor

Observed boxed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer located at end of prep table.

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer

Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located adjacent to walk in cooler near prep area.

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris

3 Microwave ovens located throughout kitchen area are soiled on the upper interior.

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers

Observed lights in food storage room located next to triple sink without proper shield.

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees

No sign on hand wash sink located next to tea beverage station near serving line.

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

Vent hood over cooking station next to prep table is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning

Observed old labels on food containers atop drying rack located next to prep area.

Basic – Open dumpster lid

Observed lid open on dumpster in rear of establishment.

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses

Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to dish wash station not stored in sanitizer.

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Slide cheddar cheese (46-48 – Cold Holding), in flip top cooler located to the left of grilling station. Person in charge indicated cheese not out over 4 hours and placed back into walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime

Cutting board next to grilling station is soiled with food debris.

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink

No paper towels at hand wash sink next to prep table.