CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 49-50 DEGREES. WALKIN COOLER AT GOOD AIR TEMP. OBSERVED COOKED PREPORTIONED PORK RIBS AT 59-60 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE 6 POUNDS, APPROXIMATELY 20 UNCOOKED INDIVIDUAL PIZZAS 5 LBS AT 58-59 DEGREES REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE WAS UNPLUGGED. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME. ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 41 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1 OUT OF 3 FAUCETS IN THE LADY'S ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH GREASE BUILD UP TO THE TOP, SIDE AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE-FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH GREASE BUILD UP TO THE TOP, SIDE AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE-FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.