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NameCHILI'S GRILL & BAR #175
Address2521 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/6/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed two in use sanitizer buckets at stations with zero ppm quat solution in buckets. CDI-PIC adjusted sanitizer solution to 150ppm quat. -REPEAT VIOLATION- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Santa sauce, ranch and mayo cold holding above 41F in the zone 2 flip top cooler. PIC stated that items were prepared today and came from the walk in cooler an hour prior. CDI-Items were placed back into walk in for rapid cooling. -REPEAT VIOLATION For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed portioned containers of Cesar dressing, a container of pesto sauce, and an opened bag of salad mix in tall reach in dessert cooler without date labels. Observed salsa and sliced avocados without date marks at toppings prep top cooler without date marking labels. Observed two gallons of white milk and chocolate milk at small expo reach in cooler without date mark labels.-CDI-PIC placed date labels with all items using dates from items in walk in cooler and milks were voluntarily discarded due to not knowing date of opening. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small and large flies through out facility during inspection. Contact pest control for removal of flies.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Observed 2 ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water. CDI-PIC turned on running water at ice cream scoop station.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed large metal pans and lids being stacked while wet. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink stored behind bar area where drinks are prepared. CDI-PIC discarded drink.