Chilis #126, 2794 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILIS #126
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2794 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-6297
License #: 3905647
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soup spoons . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Behind bar.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan cover, ceiling and light cover.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler , keg cooler, behind bar, electrical panel room.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Cook's line and expo area.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Dirty prep sink and dirty basket/insert. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Back prep area.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Electrical panel room.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Service area reach in cooler, reach in coolers cook's line, Reach in freezer cook's line.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook's line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Service area reach in cooler, reach in coolers cook's line, Reach in freezer cook's line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Expo area/chip holding unit.
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small flies near mop sink/chemical storage units.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken tenderloins, breading station reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook tasted sauce from glove and continued to work. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Inside chute and sliding doors
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Back prep sink and basket insert. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dish racks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishroom.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf Under lettuce holding refrigerator.
11/06/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Vents on lettuce refrigeration unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides and top of Conotherm oven.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pickle buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in Paper towel dispenser, bar.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Brown wooden cutting board at end of grill, chipped and broken.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler, behind bar, back room/electrical panels.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back room/Electrical panels.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All Reach in coolers on cook's line, all drawers on cook's line .
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading table reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round lids/cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolers and Reach in freezer on cook's line.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under ice machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall behind induction cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken tenders, and chicken strips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Fajita meat over shrimp and tilapia/rolling rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Expo line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Server scooped chips with basket **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Drink in shelf above food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line, beer walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Cook line glass doors
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clean lexans on cook line
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line, cooler by chips
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Facing up, touching food contact surface when setting **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler by chips
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese put in freezer reached 31°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes put in freezer reached 41°f, corn salsa put in freezer reached 42°f, salsa thrown away **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered and allowed to stand for 2 minutes after reheating process complete to allow temperature to equalize throughout product.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slider burger put in freezer reached 31°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Wiping down counter to food prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old glove in sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta noodles **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Beer walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Storage area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler door
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Unaware of proper cold holding temp for beef
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.sink not yet installed Plans approved 3/28/13 and will expire 3/28/14
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.tongs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. By microwave in service area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bottles
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. Received approved plans for installation today
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusted reach-in racks on cooks line
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. not acessable by dishwashing personal it is in front of L shaped table by ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.cooks line shelves ,storage shelves /sheet trays
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. bar floor and fronts of reach-ins in bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.salad reach-in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.beer walk-in
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.FRONT LINE,cooks line
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. sink in bar
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in BAR area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in doorframe and door window
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. racks starting to chip and rust
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/30/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under drink machine in bar
  • Observed hole in wall.service area behind glass racks
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.walk-in racks chipping and rusted
5/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.line reach-in racks rusted
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. sin in front of area not acessable/used by dishwasher no sink in actual dishwashing area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. chicken tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. line shelves by microwave ,salad dispenser ,dry storage shelves ,preparation area shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters,toaster ,fryers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after loading dirty dishes and before unloading clean Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.tortilla in drink walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.line reach-in gaskets
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front line reach-in (not working but very soiled)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.to go kits Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice cream Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. chicken tongd Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.walk-in door
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.walk-in racks chipping and rusted
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. potato 109
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage trays
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.lIne
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. comet in preparation area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks rusted and chipping
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.service area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after loading dirty dishes/ before unloading clean Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.cook
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation,change gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed reach-in gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in cooler,freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.preparation area,bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.cooks line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. trays on storage rack by beer walk-in
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by ice machine ,bar Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile in beer walk-in
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. over nacho oven
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. back line
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled beer cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing guns and holsters.
  • Cleaned and sanitized silverware not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of ice cream freezer soiled.
  • Stainless pans not properly air-dried before stacking after washing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed detergent improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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