Chili's Grill & Bar, 1675 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1675 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012
License #: 2330919
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Bar area
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Margarita dispenser
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
7/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In one unit
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear door bottom
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Ice cream scoop
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with nachos at front and blocked at rear prep area. "Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between HWS and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD STORED IN COOKLINE REACH_IN COOLER WITH STAGNANT WATER
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BAIN MARIE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHING AREA (HANDLING FROM SOIL TO CLEAN DISHES) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HANDWASH SINK STATIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. COOKLINE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BAR DRINK MIXER HEAD
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SODA MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD DEBRIS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POULTRY IN WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SALMON Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. BAR (3-COMPARTMENT SINK) Corrected On Site. QUATERNARY AT 400ppm.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
1/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOKS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.RIBS AT WALKING COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. FRONT LINE COOLER
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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