Chili's Grill & Bar #189, 3501 Sw 36 Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #189
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3501 Sw 36 Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-4474
License #: 5201538
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In meat and beer walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. At ice cream station on ceiling of inside.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler in wait station leaking under unit.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two center parts of four part splitter.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 98°. Chicken 104°. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef patties in third pan above cheese sticks. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket above clean tortilla holders. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers blocking server area hand wash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice bin, and chips in small container not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door hinges of chip bin.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above BIB drink syrup.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Ice, and lemons stored in holding bin/unit not covered in main drink station area.
  • Basic - Pans and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris in servers drink station.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on top of dishmachine.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored batter near onions not covered in chest cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing oil not labeled on ledge of dishmachine.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
10/2/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of queso bean/meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Flat pizza bread not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice bin not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Tall table tops have food in grout lines? **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/29/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation tea residue in handwash sink.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on pizza oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered lemons and ice tea stored near sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Sanitizer stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near DISHMACHINE area.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Beer walk-in cooler. Ambient Air Temperature 50 Degrees F.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink near ice machine lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser or hand wash sign lacking at handwashing sink in bar area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in beer walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold-like substance on the interior lid of the ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PEPPER.
  • Critical - Observed onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 49 Degrees F. in beer walk-in cooler. Batter at 49 Degrees F. in top part of crisper cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Pepper.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drawer Cooler #1. Ambient Air Temperature at 55 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. (Lids to large plastic pans).
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on/change gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed mold-like substance on inner lid of small ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger Steak Cheese, Turkey and Ham in Drawer Cooler #1 between 45-49 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed sanitize solution stored by food.
  • Observed small food scoops with handle in contact with the food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken in wlk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Sauces).
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bar cooler hinges in poor repair .
  • Observed soap dispenser in kitchen area located too high for convinient use .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed exposed ice has soda splashing on it @ the waiting station .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar aa hand sink used for prep . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food/ice in holding unit at the waiting station .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs inside walk in not date marked . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y splitter on hose bibb @ the mop sink .
  • Water filter for the steamer not dated .
8/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed vegetables at 45 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink located too high and not convinient for use by employees .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of the ice machine .
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside reach in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y splitter on hose bibb at the op sink .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area . Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with ice build up inside the walk in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles on cookline .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code/foodbourne illness questions. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rotted cucumders insidE the walk in cooler not segregated .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed ice bucket for bulk ice is soiled .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at the mop sink .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb outside at the back .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item in spray bottle improperly stored. Stored w/out cap . Discarded . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dish washing area .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in ice cream freezer .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered tea - sweet/unsweeted tea at waiter's station .
  • Critical. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rotted oranges inside walk in cooler not segregated . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed scoop buried in food on cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed tea dispensers missing their lids .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Observed build-up of food debris,inside the ice cream freezer .
  • Clean forks are stored uninverted .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at the mop sink .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For microwave oven .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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