Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop in shredded cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Multiple microwave through out kitchen in needed of cleaning on upper wall area

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Raw chicken battering station

Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front cooks line area reach in coolers

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In bar area, manager removed to ziplock bag so it can be used after employees and guests leave.

Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Area that is used by wait staff for beverages **Corrected On-Site**

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline and prep area. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on container of lid covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filter in disrepair at combi-oven **Warning**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad station. **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.salad station. **Warning**

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eyedrops on top of microwave in dessert area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes from 3/7/16. Cumin sour cream from 2/14/16 **Warning**

High Priority - Spray hose at outside mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. White portables **Warning**

Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Empty container at dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in signature sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cookline, operator states being fixed this week.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in several areas, operator states being done this week. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser inaccessible by chip and drink station, blocked by chip bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**. Still debris present

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Drawers on cookline. **Warning**. Still in disrepair, operator states they are on order.

Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. Still soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Mac and cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Prep area. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. On microwave in pass through **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door. **Warning**

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. Scoop handle in cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Expediter area. **Warning**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Drawers on cookline. **Warning**

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar. 81° **Warning**

Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in several places kitchen and prep area.

Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Upright freezer by fryers **Repeat Violation**

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. 0 ppm

High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 44°

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Doors

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server scooping soup and fries.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Whisk **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed towels, soap, and sign at drink and chip station. Replaced all items, now needs to retrain employees to use when necessary. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pico, corn, pickles. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Drain cover(s) displaced. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pretzel sticks and ribs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Upright freezer by fryers.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. left unit cut tomatoes 49° pork 49° cut cabbage 50° shredded cheese 47° cut tomatoes 45° sour cream 47° upper diced tomatoes 49° guacamole 49°cut lettuce 49°

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. left unit cut tomatoes 49° pork 49° cut cabbage 50° shredded cheese 47° cut tomatoes 45° sour cream 47° upper diced tomatoes 49° guacamole 49°cut lettuce 49°

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

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. Zone 3 reach in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Dry storage.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 47° repairman called, arrived.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Holes in wall. Wall across from mop sink and above mop sink, by fryers.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several units in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Fajita cooler under chip dispenser.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray oil.

High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Onions from yesterday. Operator discarded.

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. 0 ppm calling repair man, repairman arrived rechecked 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 47° in walk in cooler.

High Priority - hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens room **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. Cooked peppers cooked onions.

Intermediate - Soda gun heavily soiled. Bar.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chips **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several units in kitchen.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to determine, called distributor and they are researching.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pepper mix dated 6/1/14 **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile broken by produce zone table

Basic - Door frame rusted at floor leaving a gap, rear door.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above fry station.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Cheese sticks, potato skins , raw beef **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Taco slaw from 2/5/14 discarded.

Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Bacon bits

Basic - 4-603.15(A)

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack.dish srea

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Salad cooler condensation is being absorbed by towels and its causing a drip onto cutting boards

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish area drying rack

Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. 2 door upright freezer across from fryers

Basic - Heavy Soil and food residue build-up on exterior of the panini press

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

High Priority - No vacuum breaker on 4 way fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over corn dogs in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.expo

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo station **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.bug attractant unit within 5 feet of prep area

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.rice bin in storage has broken lexan lid

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.manually sanitize dishes until fixed

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.knife rack

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.skewers in dirty portion cup **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.i fly. Corrected on site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout worn done allowing water to stand in bar

Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.test results on site, no certification

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in sour cream Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watche/bracelet on cook preparing food

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bar

Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.bartender

Observed employee with no hair restraint.bartender with long hairCorrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.beer cooler

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.mop sink

Observed wall in disrepair.tioe broken in prep

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.cleaner by dish unit Repeat Violation.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.

Observed handle of scoop laying in cheese and condiment cup used as a coop in garlic and oil

Critical - Observed employee wearing rope band bracelet

Critical - Can opener heavily soiled

Critical - Observed slicers not cleaned after use (lemon, tomato)

Critical - Chip warmer moderate to heavy soiled interior and exterior

Extreme build up around outside of drink nozzles at drink station

Dumpster lid open

Grease and debris around dumpster - moderate to heavy

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Precook chicken n rice on ice ,cold holding 30 minutes at soup line noted 49 DEGREES F,removedand rechill rapidly in freezer.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at salad/nacho station.. Repeat Violation.Note:manager has order new boards.

Observed reach-in cooler door gaskets torn/in disrepair salad/nacho cooler.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.Changed bucket,noted 100 ppm chlorine.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle at bar. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed ambient cooling of repackaged precooked baby back ribs,noted 50-52 DEGREES F,placed 4 packages deep in deep container to recool. Corrected On Site.Packages of ribs placed on sheet pans in freezer to ambient cool.

Observed expo andvgrill cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside waitress ice bin. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces ,expo and grill cutting boards encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Corrected On Site.

Observed build-up of dust or dirt on bottom shelf for storing of clean containers opposite dish machine.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in men's restroom.

Observed food debris accumulated on floor below waitress ice bin.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind dish machine.

Observed attached equipment,fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk-in cooler.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in prep area..

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at dish line. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Buttermilk ranch dressing cold holding 44 DF at waitress cooler. Corrected On Site.Chilled with ice.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sautee onions hot holding 110 DF. Corrected On Site.Manager discarded approximate 2 oz.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Suatee onions hot holding at 110 DF on steam table at cook line. Corrected On Site.Onions discarded,steam table turned on and stocked.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Waitress cooler.

Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cook's steam table was turned off and food improperly hot holding. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on waitress station food preparation table. Corrected On Site.

Observed female,employee with ineffective hair restraint placing toppings on soup.

Observed dry wiping cloth used for raw animal food stored with cloths used for other purposes at serving line for ready to eat foods.RECOMMEND SEPARATE LABEL or COLORED BUCKETS.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on door ledge of ice machine.

Observed residue build-up on ice cream dipper well insert container. Corrected On Site.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated brown debris in dishwashing area.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in bar area above drink ice bin at end of bar.

Observed attached equipment,fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk in cooler.

Observed dusty intake or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.

Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked pasta found packaged still warm and packaged in pladtic bags and stored stacked in deep ss container in walk in cooler to com[lete cooling. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength,after running several wash/rinse cycles.Until repaired,set up triple sink to wash,rinse and sanitizie.NOTE:MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIRMAN .

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar by mixers.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food ,blue cheese dressing. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment [draw cooler at grill station] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures of 41 degrees F.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength of 50 ppm.Note:until repaired set up triple sink with sanitizier of 50 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QA sanitizier and dip for 10 seconds and then air dry all dishware and utensils.Corrected On Site.Operator corrected before inspector left establishment.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food [assorted raw meats]cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in grill line draw cooler. Corrected On Site.Meats ice down;must use in 4 hours then discard.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength of 200 ppm.. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces above deep fryers.

Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Observed n door does seal tightly or insulated for wain cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 8/28/2008.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken noted 46 degrees F at breading line and top of grill station cooler.DO NOT USE DRIP PAN IN CONTAINER ,COLD NOT TRANSFERING. Corrected On Site.Chicken ice down.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside waitress ice bin.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Observed QA sanitizer bucket stored adjacent to salad make line cooler. Corrected On Site.