Chili's Grill & Bar, 2050 Nw Courtyard Cir, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chili's Grill & Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2050 Nw Courtyard Cir, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
License #: 6602475
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- vent area of equipment and conveyor belts of ovens
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.- fan cover **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.- cooler by fryers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind dry storage shelves and DM area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- cooked chicken 58-62°f in cooler, no workers aware of how long product been in cooler or it's processes, cooler at 40°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.- cooked chicken 58-62°f
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- battery dead **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. 2oz container storage bin
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer with excessive buildup of ice in back corner of freezer
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Soups cooled over night from pervious day not reheated to 165°F for hotholding.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soups between 80-110°F, manager conducted a rapid reheat to165°F in microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - All portable Cutting board has heavy cut marks and pink/ black like substance and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ cooks line and preamp area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ observed several cambros , containers with wet nesting
  • 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./ product in the cooks line reach in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./ re- temp chicken at 169-180 degrees f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./ shrimp cooked to 133 degrees f recommended to continue to cook to reaches proper required temperature re- temp the shrimp at 176 degrees f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ crisper cooler product not maintained at 41 degrees for below less than 4 hrs recommended rapid chill to 41 degrees f- observed on inspection date 12/28/12 this was a violation- manger had stated product was just stock- however this is the second inspection that this has happened if this violation is observed on ANY further inspection an administrative action SHALL be taken **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ front expedites area water temperature at 81 degrees f- and water pressure low at this sink
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Outside of chicken tempura area exterior Ambient air thermometer not accurate./ recommend to place a ambient thermometer in the interior of the unit
5/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold-like substance on margarita dispensing nozzle at the bar area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, several small cutting boards in the kitchen and cook line boards.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw cube steak and raw chicken in the cook line cooler are 48-50 Degrees F. Manager stated these items were stocked less than 30 minutes ago. Recommended rapidly chilling in the walk in freezer then maintaining at 41 Degrees F or below. Temperature retaken, is now at 42 Degrees F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, center unit.
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./metal cambros Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moderate grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster
  • Critical - Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin waite station and ice machine
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./metal cambros on wire shelf
  • several in use plastic food containers with /cracks/crevices also several in storage
7/31/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage dhelf.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under cook kine cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a covered beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, employe drink on shelf above cook line make area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cook line reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, small board on the cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, 1 dented can of mandarin oranges on can rack.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets and door frames with slimy/mold-like build-up, cook line reach in coolers.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair., above flattop.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, mashed potatoes and cooked beans in the steam table are at 127-129 degrees F. Recommended rapidly reheating to 165 degrees F then maintaining at 135 degrees F or higher. Corrected On Site, temped at 167 degrees F after reheating.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.- multiple handwash sinks lacking consistent hot water.- Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food container lids melted and cracked- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun.- bar
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.- mash potatoes in very deep container and tightly covered at 90 degrees after 1hr and 88.5 after 1.5 hrs- operator placed mash on shallow pans and rapid chilled in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- employee in prep touching hat then broccoli without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed mild residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.- microwave handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-raw chicken and raw shrimp between 50-53 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken stored over marinaide in walkin cooler- Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, tested 4 times at 0 ppm. Must discontinue use of machine for sanitizing and manually sanitize until machine can be repaired. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, dish area handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, cookline reach in cooler door frames.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Bar 4 bay sink being used as folows: wash, dump, rinse, and sanitize- recommended dump, wash, rinse, and sanitize to minimize risk of cross contamination between dump and rinse bays. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine, no visual or audible alert for sanitizer on dishmachine. Manager stated he is unaware of any alerts on machine. Machine also tested at 0 ppm chlorine and no alerts were observed.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, container of hamburgers stored over open bag of french fries in the reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing greenish milky substance on shelf under the oven, manager stated it contains degreaser. Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. One cookline cooler 48F. Advised not using cooler until fixed.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-0 ppm, called ecolab for assistance. Must be operation before use or use 3 bin sink for sanitizing items. Must be correct at next inspection to avoid administrative actions. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Clear plastic scoop at taco chip bin.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine-sliding doors and lid to ice machine heavily soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Styro bowls held in dirty blue containers. Found above steam table.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-heavily stained-small chopping boards on cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-expiditing area by steam table.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning-containers stacked at dishwash area.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair-cookline upright unit.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One large roach-like insect found on expiditing line of kitchen. 24 hour warning to correct violation. This violation must be corrected by : 5-10-11.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw hamburgers in portion bags stored over tortillias in the cookline reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, food employee wearing a bracelet and watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, server wearing nailpolish is scooping ice and dispensing beverages without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, food employee with loose unrestrained hair. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under cutting board on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, cookline unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda gun holster at the bar.
  • Observed beer walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, black straw-like stirrers in caddies at the bar where customers can potentially cross contaminate. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and soap, at the bar. Corrected On Site.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for nachos stored on dirty surface of holding bin.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-several boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed heavy black gooey encrusted material on can opener Blade. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-dipperwell.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-chip bin warmer/holder heavily encrusted with grease and debris.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-speed rack used as cooling rack in walk-in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-clean dishes on wrack at dishwasher.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-hws by dishwash area. Water is temping at 84 F.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture-hand wash sink in mens restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-main bar area.
  • Observed heavy black chunky grease on the ground and/or pad and recepticle at back door.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw beef over raw bacon in the walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.bowl in nacho Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.used cup to scoop ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.heavy mold like substance on individual cutting boards.prep line
  • Observed tea dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.not cut at all
  • Critical. Observed warewashing machine curtains in bad repair
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in frezzer gaskets.fry freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles gun.bar south end nozzle
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in frezzer soiled with accumulation of food residue.fry freezer
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on Hood filters above fryers
  • Observed heavy build-up of slime on mats in dishroom
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.lid to steamer. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.plastic pans in dish room are wet nesting Corrected On Site.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.dish room hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dish room
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed heavy accumulated of food debree and slime under ice machine and other equipment in kitchen and prep area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.in front of walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Light not functioning.above steamer
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.mark Biermann Corrected On Site.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/5/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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