Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388, 530 Merritt Is Cswy, Merritt Isle, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHILI'S MERRITT ISLE FL #388
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 530 Merritt Is Cswy, Merritt Isle, FL 32952
License #: 1504451
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 47° repairman called, arrived.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Wall across from mop sink and above mop sink, by fryers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several units in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Fajita cooler under chip dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray oil.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Onions from yesterday. Operator discarded.
  • 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. 0 ppm calling repair man, repairman arrived rechecked 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 47° in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked peppers cooked onions.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun heavily soiled. Bar.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chips **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several units in kitchen.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to determine, called distributor and they are researching.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pepper mix dated 6/1/14 **Repeat Violation**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile broken by produce zone table
  • Basic - Door frame rusted at floor leaving a gap, rear door.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above fry station.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Cheese sticks, potato skins , raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Taco slaw from 2/5/14 discarded.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Bacon bits
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack.dish srea
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Salad cooler condensation is being absorbed by towels and its causing a drip onto cutting boards
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish area drying rack
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. 2 door upright freezer across from fryers
  • Basic - Heavy Soil and food residue build-up on exterior of the panini press
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on 4 way fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over corn dogs in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.expo
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout worn done allowing water to stand in bar
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.rice bin in storage has broken lexan lid
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.bug attractant unit within 5 feet of prep area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.skewers in dirty portion cup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.knife rack
  • 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.manually sanitize dishes until fixed
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.i fly. Corrected on site
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.test results on site, no certification
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.bartender
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.bartender with long hair Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bar
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watche/bracelet on cook preparing food
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in sour cream Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.mop sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.cleaner by dish unit Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.tioe broken in prep
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Can opener heavily soiled
  • Critical - Chip warmer moderate to heavy soiled interior and exterior
  • Dumpster lid open
  • Extreme build up around outside of drink nozzles at drink station
  • Grease and debris around dumpster - moderate to heavy
  • Critical - Observed employee wearing rope band bracelet
  • Observed handle of scoop laying in cheese and condiment cup used as a coop in garlic and oil
  • Critical - Observed slicers not cleaned after use (lemon, tomato)
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.Changed bucket,noted 100 ppm chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at salad/nacho station.. Repeat Violation.Note:manager has order new boards.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Precook chicken n rice on ice ,cold holding 30 minutes at soup line noted 49 DEGREES F,removed and rechill rapidly in freezer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler door gaskets torn/in disrepair salad/nacho cooler.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in men's restroom.
  • Observed attached equipment,fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on bottom shelf for storing of clean containers opposite dish machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in prep area..
  • Observed expo andvgrill cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed ambient cooling of repackaged precooked baby back ribs,noted 50-52 DEGREES F,placed 4 packages deep in deep container to recool. Corrected On Site.Packages of ribs placed on sheet pans in freezer to ambient cool.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor below waitress ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces ,expo and grill cutting boards encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside waitress ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at dish line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dish machine.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Waitress cooler.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cook's steam table was turned off and food improperly hot holding. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on waitress station food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment,fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on door ledge of ice machine.
  • Observed dry wiping cloth used for raw animal food stored with cloths used for other purposes at serving line for ready to eat foods.RECOMMEND SEPARATE LABEL or COLORED BUCKETS.
  • Observed dusty intake or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.
  • Observed female,employee with ineffective hair restraint placing toppings on soup.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Buttermilk ranch dressing cold holding 44 DF at waitress cooler. Corrected On Site.Chilled with ice.
  • Observed residue build-up on ice cream dipper well insert container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in bar area above drink ice bin at end of bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated brown debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sautee onions hot holding 110 DF. Corrected On Site.Manager discarded approximate 2 oz.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Suatee onions hot holding at 110 DF on steam table at cook line. Corrected On Site.Onions discarded,steam table turned on and stocked.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked pasta found packaged still warm and packaged in pladtic bags and stored stacked in deep ss container in walk in cooler to com[lete cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength,after running several wash/rinse cycles.Until repaired,set up triple sink to wash,rinse and sanitizie.NOTE:MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIRMAN .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar by mixers.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Cream soup noted 45 degrees Farenheit in thaw sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair;broken door hinge on crisper cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair;hood's drain trough support mechanism in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin and door at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report from 11/2009.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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