CHILI'S T-I Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the two door prep cooler next to the prep line exposed handsink to not be working (internal temperature of 78.2f) and not in use. Tagged held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment and the interior of all coolers to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed floors not maintained: water pooled under bar ice bin, dirt, debris, and grease accumulation under and around the dishmachine, the cooking line, all coolers, and server stations. Also observed all floor drains with dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation in the exhaust filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling tiles above the freezer next to the fryers to be stained and damaged. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the prep line area exposed handsink to be leaking at the drain pipe. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the bar soda gun drain to not be properly connected to a drain pipe. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain proper sink stoppers for the bar three compartment sink.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the prep line area exposed handsink to be leaking at the drain pipe. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the bar soda gun drain to not be properly connected to a drain pipe. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain proper sink stoppers for the bar three compartment sink.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.