Chili's Grill & Bar #142 Improves its Sanitary Rating
6302 NW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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6302 NW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Dish Racks. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Protected. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands beforechanging gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef above raw pork. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. How to properly store raw animal products to avoid cross contamination.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to grill.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cup dispenser missing lids. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomatoes @ 52° prepped 7/15/15. Cut Lettuce received ready to eat @ 51°. Stop Sale issued.
High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut Tomatoes and Shredded Lettuce.
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. How to calibrate a probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored above pork ribs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked potatoes @ 95°. Corrective actions taken: Placed single layer on sheet pan placed in freezer. **Warning**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked 3/10/15 time unknown not date marked. **Warning**
Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. CONTAINER TO CATCH GREASE FROM HOOD SYSTEM MADE OUT OF PLASTIC.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. TAKE OUT CUPS. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. DISH PERSONNEL.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PORK RIBS. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Insect control device above food preparation counter in alley.
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. EMPLOYEE DRINK CUP DISPENSER MISSING LID.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REAR KITCHEN.
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. AT MOP SINK. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF STORED ABOVE PORK RIBS. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. BY DUMPSTER. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. STORING RAW ANIMAL FOODS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE; ODOR OBSERVED.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TOWEL STORAGE AT BAR. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. BY WALK IN COOLER.
Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. GRILLED ONIONS @ 97@.
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. OUTSIDE BY DUMPSTER.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY LADDER. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TOWEL STORAGE.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CONVEYOR OVEN ROLLER GEARS.
Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELL PHONES.
High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. COOKED RIBS 48° AFTER 48 HOURS OF COOLING. STOP SALE ISSUED.
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. COOLING RIB 48° AFTER 48 HOURS.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. BEEF ABOVE PORK RIBS.
Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. MONITORING PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES.
Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. WRAPPING COOKED RIBS WHILE STILL WARM WITH PLASTIC TO COOL.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. COOKED RIBS.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener holster.
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. Tasting bowl **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler on prep lines
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. vinegar found in stockroom Corrected On Site.
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. no backflow preventer at dumpster area
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cook onion in walk in cooler
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, french fries in walk in freezer .
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, cook onion in walk in cooler
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. greater than 300
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves, rusty
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing storage lids in bar Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Observed equipment in poor repair. RACKS IN THE BLOSSOM REACHIN COOLER ARE RUSTED.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. PARTY TRAY COVER. Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. sauces stored in dipping well waitstation ONLY UTENSIILS STORED IN DIPPING WELL
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. dry storage room Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. takeout cooler bar cooler
Obseved hood filters in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. fry station Repeat Violation.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface top of dishmachine .
Observed gaskets/doors with slimy/mold-like build-up bar coolers.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up to go reachin cooler.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wer stacking if sheet pans
Observed food debris accumulated on freezer floor.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. filters
Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. WIPING CLOTH COOKLINE AROUND SEVERAL EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored to go counter w to go items. Corrected On Site. window cleaner
Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. LIMES AT BAR Corrected On Site.
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. WAITSTATION Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils WAITSTATION .
Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. last fikter on fry line
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. TAKE OUT
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASHING SINK WAITSTATION
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. FREEZER FRY LINE
Plumbing system in disrepair. FAUCET LEAKING DISHMACHINE ROOM SINK
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
Observed grease/debris on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and outside area.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN COVERS WALKIN
Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. 1 filter
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles west side of bar.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine exterior
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ice machine
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated lime residue in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sainitizer bucket on line 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, chip holder around lid waitstation.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hws at bar.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, rubber gasket.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, barCorrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair 1 cooler on the lline.
Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.Corrected On Site.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, hws waitstation from dumping coffee-tea.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, Breading station next to deep fryer.
Cleaned and sanitized utensils not properly stored, spoons not in same direction store room.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filter over cooking area.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelving in dishmachine room.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, top lip area.
Critical - Observed evidence of employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, plate of half eaten food on table. Corrected On Site.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ice cream/drink machine at bar.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, debris buildup, bar.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, to go cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster, bar.