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NameCHILI'S GRILL & BAR #66
Address5521 WESTPARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P Observed and employee preparing straws and wiped her nose without washing. CDI - Education used to correct. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed an employee put gloves on to prepare food without washing their hands first. CDI - Employee washed hands. 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed three employees turn the faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI - Education used to correct.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (B),(D) TCS food reheated in a microwave shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165 F within 2 hours and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed house-made rice being reheated to 135 in a microwave. CDI - Item was reheated to reach 165.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed three containers of Pico de Gallo that did not cool to 41 within 4 hours of being prepared. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cooling pico de gallo in double pans with lids. Items did not cool within the time required. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed several servers plating food with bracelets and watches on. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several waitresses playing food without hair restraints.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed one cutting board with deep cuts. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed two wooden plate holders that had flakes of burnt wood coming off.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed areas of the kitchen with no grouting and deep gaps.