Chili's Grill & Bar, 23535 Hwy 27 & Thompson Nursery Rd, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 23535 Hwy 27 & Thompson Nursery Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859
License #: 6307686
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In waitress station.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf in bar area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container on dish rack.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. In 2 door freezer on end of cookline.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers on dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Right side of cookline.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Plastic ware **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ELOYEE touching water melon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Right side of cookline.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. To go containers.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Jalapeos peppers. Operator sending back for credit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. In bar area.
  • 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. 00ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Black beans inside walkin cooler.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.under hood system.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in waitress station.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in front of hand sink near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. containers on dish rack not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. jalapeno peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. chips in front of hand sink on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system near walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on oven cooker.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. near cookline.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. straws inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dish rack in prep area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area hood
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishroom-storing dirty silverware Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. To-go plates Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Outside stock room
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables improper washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes and onions prep area Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drink machine in bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Reachin cooler Corrected On Site. Discarded
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Degreaser Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 57 F Correction discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. 2-door reachin cooler cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash prep area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food pieces in bottom of sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bathroom cleaning closet
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tea urns Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishroom
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Bar area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwash sink end of line
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Light not functioning. Ladies restroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. To-go area
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk in reachin cooler in waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken next to raw beef on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef next to raw fish inside reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soup inside walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. near cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. near dishwashing machine.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. apron on dry food storage rack. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cook.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on to of make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on dish rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pitcher inside hand sink in bar area.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cigerettes and lighter stored near utensils in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on top of dishwashing machine.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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