Chili's Too (T2 F4)

May 31, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (44.4F-50.0F).UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP LINE COOLER.FOUND CUT TOMATOES AT 47.5F,RANCH SALAD DRESSINGS AT 48.7F,BLUE CHEESE CRUMBS 44.6F,MIXED BEAN/CORN SALAD AT 48.3F,CUT CUCUMBERS AT 47.0F,WHITE/YELLOW SHREDDED CHEDDAR AT 45.2F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:15 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $40.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE (COCA-COLA) ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER;"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2098434 DATED:10/06/2017. 33 Observed grease accumulation on the outside of the freezer next to the fryers and in the small electrical compartment of the two door cooler across from the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed heavy grease buildup on the four door low cooler below the flat top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the compartment below the bar exposed handsink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 01/06/2018 34 Observed the floor at the dish area to be dirty and wet. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry. 01/06/2018 35 Observed the wall behind the cooking equipment to be dirty with grease and food debris, including the 4 outlets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling tiles near the vents to be dusty and the ceiling tile tracks to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 6/7/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE LOWER DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSRTUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 6, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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