Chili's Grill & Bar, 3422 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3422 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
License #: 3915509
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
10/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Over rinse sink/ware wash area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On order
  • High Priority - Bar sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Corrective action taken
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Used gloves
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around ice bin at wait station
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case in freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bangle bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Peeling avocadoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wait. Station shelf
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ladles and used gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near ware washing area
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Bulk sauce
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling., pasta
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Wait station
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Breaded chicken walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Soft drink on shelf above steam table. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Yellow jacket on shelf with salsa base. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under hand sink next to dry storage.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Quality Assurance Line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers including bar area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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. Cooked chicken for a salad.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area.
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Bacon trays by 2 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage room
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/C return in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Use 3-compartment sink until dishmachine is repaired and in good working condition.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris build-up on shelves in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles - bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food (onions) stored on floor in outside walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under floor mat in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of spices not stored in covered/sealed containers after opening.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink (splitter attached). Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Corrected to 200 PPM. Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles - bar. Manager stated soda nozzle not working.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler (outside) and walk-in freezer (under floor mat) floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - pans and scoops on clean storage shelves.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso (pork) dip on by oven measured 126F. Product re--heated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink (splitter attached).
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water dripping from fan unit in outside walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Observed water dripping onto vegetables stored in outside walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler (outside) and walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler above ice cream freezer and reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in reach-in cooler under flat grill measured 45 - 50F. Product discarded by staff.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of seasoning, sauces, and croutons not stored in covered container after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Observed three cans of rusted cocktail sauce on storage shelf.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Food on the floor in walklin-coolers.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture - mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cole-slaw (47F) and pasta (48F) in the bottom of make table refrigerator. Product removed and placed on ice. Chicken in batter and raw chicken at breading station refrigerator measured 44 and 45 degreese F.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of flour, croutons, and all purpose flour not stored in covered containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle on top of dishmachine not labeled.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave flour in open bags; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lyjng on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Post a "Employees Must Wash Hands" sign in the ladies' restroom.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. large cans of tomato
  • Critical. Observed employees contaminate fryer oil when cardboard from flloor fell into oil
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. some lexan pans and lids cracked or broken
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. not consistent in removing labels
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black substance buildup on ice chute
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar areas
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. underside of soda machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons on server lines
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar areas
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. need backflow device on y-valves
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. server areas
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. condiment containers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on salad and chicken prep line
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. two lights on hood are out
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons and tea -bar
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. on cookline handlle was down in cooked onions
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. lexan pans and lids broken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several places in kitchen areas
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar areas
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted -near to go station
  • Plumbing system -drain line on soda holster not draining properly
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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