Chili's Grill & Bar, 8901 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chili's Grill & Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8901 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919-4820
License #: 4603094
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed a missing thermometer for cooler at cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed a torn gasket for the reach in cooler at the grill.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer while not in use, operator placed the cloth in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed several buckets stored on the floor, operator elevated the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed a build up of the soda gun at the bar.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the women's bathroom none of the trash cans had a lid.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator replaced the expired license. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Operator cleaned out the micro wave.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed a build up food debris in two cheese melt ovens, the operator cleaned out. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in coolers on cook line, operator add thermometers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed a build up of black substance on raw wall at the dish machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the reach in cooler across from soda machine at wait station was not holding temperature. Milk 47°F, cheese 46°F. Operator removed the cheese in walkin cooler and placed the milk in trays of ice.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed soda holders soiled , operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Observed build up of grease along walls behind grill on cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Observed black substance on AC vent in dish machine room.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Observed no thermometers in coolers on cookline.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black substance in interior ice machine in rear.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin at wait station soda machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed buildup of food on exterior of salad holding station at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed cheese in cooler at 48°F. Wait station. Operator moved cheese to other cooler in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in RIC (build up if water) across from cook line.
  • Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Star pro-max machine. Grill press? Per staff, not used much.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On left of RIC. Manager finally got it to work, but takes a long time.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Crisper cooler at 58F. **Warning**
1/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open bag bread, uncovered tray of sliced green peppers and onions stored right next to hand wash sink on table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in crisper cooler 55?F. Placed ice packs on top to reduce temperature. Per manager held in cooler under 4hours today. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Crisper cooler at 58?F. **Warning**
1/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.dishmachine.At 10 ppm. Corrected On Site.Corrected 50 ppm
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Box of food in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kiTCHEN
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 0 ppm, Corrected On Site.Set up 3 compartment sink,sanitizer at 50 ppm.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.Bar.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Waitstaff area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Wipeing cloth bucket in hws.dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walkin fReezer
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Beef queso bags in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Tray of onions in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bag of Broccoli mix in walkin freezer. 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.Observed employee touching tortilla while packing for orders. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/12/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine.Back area.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 15 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.Bottom shelf,cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensil in hws.bar, Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/10/2010Routine - 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.taco chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken in 3 compartment sink.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.employee failed to wash hands before putting on the gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pots on rack,dishmachine area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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