Chili's Grill & Bar, 8510 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chili's Grill & Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8510 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615-3817
License #: 3910482
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Beverage on top of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler (fryer cooler)
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Sheet pans
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Salad forks
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering tray lids and aluminum pans
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler/right side of fryers
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken and fish/ rolling rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait staton/front counter.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Wait station/front counter.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rolling racks, Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Duct tape used on handle of spatula, food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Behind bar.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under fryers where tile is missing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Under fryers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer across from fryers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storage room. **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 - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 46°, corrective action taken, removed from cold holding drawer, iced down and placed in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburgers 48, steaks 45, corrective action taken, removed from cold holding drawer, iced down and placed in Walk in cooler. Replaced with product that was at 41°
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salsa cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken breast . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door and gasket.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in freezer
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. storeroom.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. meat cage/storage .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken/walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in/cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and dumpster.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. back line.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoop for chips. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook's line/pantry side.
  • Observed grease/ garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salsa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles, grill area.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. back line.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. milk Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. large lexans in dry storeroom.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in cooler front line.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only. fryer area hoods.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in/expo.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. lexans dry storeroom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. behind bar.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. drink on cookline above reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock on freezer door
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. jalapenos
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. servers
  • Observed residue build-up on timers, heat lamp,fryer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. bar
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock on freezer door
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed lock on freezer door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock on freezer door
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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