Chili's Grill And Bar

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In-use utensils: properly stored

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FOUND THE SCOOP USED FOR THE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON THE COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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FOUND 2 SMALL FLIES, DIRT AND FOOD ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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FOUND MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE ELBOW OF THE PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER ON THE DISHWASHER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS. -THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Allergen training as required

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FOUND THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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OBSERVED SLIMY BUILD UP IN THE UPPER CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED SIDE OF COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT AND PEST ACTIVITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOOSE, IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF COOKING, NONCOOKING, AND DISHWASHING AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 49-50 DEGREES. WALKIN COOLER AT GOOD AIR TEMP. OBSERVED COOKED PREPORTIONED PORK RIBS AT 59-60 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE 6 POUNDS, APPROXIMATELY 20 UNCOOKED INDIVIDUAL PIZZAS 5 LBS AT 58-59 DEGREES REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE WAS UNPLUGGED. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME. ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 41 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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1 OUT OF 3 FAUCETS IN THE LADY'S ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH GREASE BUILD UP TO THE TOP, SIDE AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE-FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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FLOORS THROUGHOUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. FLOORS AT FRONT COOK LINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE CTX OVEN WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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OBSERVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVE THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.