DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHILLY MASALA

233 Avenue O Southwest
Winter Haven, Florida, 33880
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868843

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775335

  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents . Proof of scheduled maintenance for the week.* **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container in hand washing sink. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493441

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at the at drink dispenser at server station. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef at 54F degrees on cook line first make table. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495307

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494309

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Door in disrepair **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof of employee trading. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493977

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Door in disrepair **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Owner cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof of employee trading. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493031

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Door in disrepair **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof of employee trading. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No proof available. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374553

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged can food not properly segregated. Operation removed from area. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach One dead roach under storage. One dead roach in cabinet in front of cook line. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep area. Removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By front counter. Removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 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. Set up three compartment sink ppm level at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink by cook line. spoon removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning