CHICOS RESTAURANT
4070 W 12 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under shelves at dry storage area. Employee swept area, discarded dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door to outside by kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at utility sink at ware washing area missing faucet handle.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on storage area by walk in cooler and freezer, standing water on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter by juice station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-12-4:Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed wall at storage are not sealed or properly closed.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw beef, raw chicken, cooked bacon, and chicken soup no covered. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box with frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, next to ice machine, according to cook out for about 90 minutes, Cook stored chicken box inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at storage and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal, and sugar containers no labeled with name at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of preparation table according to cook out for 1 hour at ambient temperature 75F Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering ceviche, no identified on the menu as raw.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with window cleaner, and sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
20
Total
29
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop inside rice and crackers mill. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe clean plates not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a cover to cover sugar at coffee area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottle water open at preparation area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at two door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at prep area.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink near walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed knife holder soiled and hood filters soiled. Observed vent soiled inside walk in cooler.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with sauce and rice stored not covered inside walk in cooler.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated correctly to allow to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed at front steam table area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour,seasonings, rice and cracker mill not labeled with name. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at drawers at grilled area. Operator stored raw chicken under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. Operator started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting boards at preparation area soiled.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mix containing raw fish not identified in the menu as a raw item.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared as per manager Saturday not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled stored at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 29 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: acuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
20
Total
33
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a light blue cutting board at preparation area. **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at bar area not in order at front counter. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Warning**
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at hand wash sink. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at 80F. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area. **Warning**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use container been used to store sugar at front counter. **Warning**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils at front counter. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates on front counter not inverted. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to ware washing area. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantain at prep table next to oven at walk in freezer area. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mop next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Warning**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled bar area next to juice preparation area, employee labeled sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at sandwich area. Manager coached employee on proper gloves use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sliced Ham and cheese stored in thank you bags at sandwich preparation area. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef., Observed raw chicken over ham croquettes at reach in cooler. Employee stored raw food under ready to eat food at reaching cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at sandwich preparation area, fries (85F - Cold Holding) at kitchen, garlic and oil mix (90F - Cold Holding) next to walk in cooler, according to manager cheese out for 45 minutes, and fries and garlic and oil out for 90 minutes Operator put food items inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked bacon (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - unwashed produce stored over ready to eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler Box of green peppers. stored over cut lemons Operator stored unwashed produce away from ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at preparation area across from ice machine, hand sink removed. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with food residue at ware washing area. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brushes in use at coffee stations. **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed slice cheese sliced two days ago at sandwich preparation area no date labeled. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Fabuloso at bar area not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 33 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic).