Chili's Grill & Bar, 9310 B Pratt Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9310 B Pratt Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966-6502
License #: 4605929
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface under the ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in rib cooler across from the flat top stove.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid closed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed sanitizing bucket placed on same surface as food prep surface. Bucket removed and placed on lower surface while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in zone three.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in zone three. Paper installed in paper dispenser while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed personal cell placed on shelf above ready to eat foods on cook line. Cellphone removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed debris build up and clutter on top of dishwash machine.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Observed melted plastic liner sagging into food held hot on steam table. Contents of metal container (cheese sauce) were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice at the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed multiple scoops for sauces with handle on contact with the food. Scoops were repositioned to avoid food contact. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield over food prep station across from cook line, sagging.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands then turn water flow off without used barrier at HWS.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher placed in sink at HWS in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on walls and outside of cooking equipment at cookline.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Back food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline. Cutting board removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Shredded cheese and chopped tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quaternary ammonium.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bag of ice stored in drink ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live ants around handwash sinks in women's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stacked wet on back kitchen shelving.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Upper back part of beverage ice bin.
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. below 10 ppm, changed sanitizer bucket; however, water comping out of pump location, technician was called. Need to mannually wash, rinse, sanitize in 3 compartment sink
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean containers stacked wet on back shelves in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knives in knife rack in back prep area
  • Observed open dumpster lid. attracting black birds Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. take-out lids on storage room floor Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. below 100 ppm in cookline Corrected On Site. refreshed buckets with new solution
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf across from convotherm Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of excessive black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. top interior part. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted soiled material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. accumulated food debris in reach-in cooler cookline gaskets
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar hand wash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in back prep area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of excessive black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container with water sitting in handwash sink, left of cook line Corrected On Site. container removed
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar hand wash sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 120 F marinara sauce Corrected On Site. was reheated, 144 F
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted can. can of mandarine oranges
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. changed solution
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. women's handicap stall
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on back shelf.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. across from dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. information at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr
8/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation. handled wax paper with raw ground beef without changing gloves Corrected On Site. washed hands, then put on new gloves
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. dessert cooler
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. ran 2x, 0 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site. changed sanitizer bucket, now 50-75 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knives in knife rack
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons with lip-contact surface facing up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped drinking straws at bar that public has access, bar area Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. regular dumpster
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. 146 F just off grill Corrected On Site.placed back on grill, now 166 F
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. wiping gloved hands on apron & not changing gloves
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. didn't change gloves between handling clean & dirty glassware Corrected On Site. brought to attention of employee and he removed gloves and washed hands.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting of containers on shelf in warewash area [stacked wet]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K class on kitchen floor
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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