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NameCHILI'S GRILL & BAR #1121 Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address9730 REA RD Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28277
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 5/7/2019 
Final Score @ Grade
87 B
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General Comments
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Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No No No No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed uncovered employee beverage stored above supplies in outdoor storage unit. Observed employee food stored on top of cooking equipment and prep table.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed No No Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash - P - Food employee entered kitchen, touch hair then handle clean equipment without washing their hands. CDI by instruction to wash after contamination.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected No No Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Observed raw shrimp recently prepared and stored above soup on cart. Observed unwashed produce stored above prepared ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. Repeat.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes Yes No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P - Observed bowls, container lids and metal pans and containers being stored as clean but with heavy soil. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning. Repeat. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - P - Observed heavy accumulation of equipment sored on soiled drain board dish area. CDI by instruction.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed house made dressing and salsa stored at 43-44 degrees F in low reach in unit. Observed cheese stored at 43 degrees F at grill. Observed milk in bar cooler at 45 degrees F from morning and unit showing ambient air temperature of 48 degrees F. CDI, foods in unit over 4 hours voluntarily discarded and Vr to ensure that prep unit along line and bar cooler is calibrated to ensure it is able to maintain TCS foods at required temperature. Effective January 1st, 2019 all TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees F and below.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No No No Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed cooked corn pulled from freezer according to PIC but not date marked in walk in cooler and in unit over 24 hours. CDI, corn voluntarily discarded. Improvement made since previous inspection.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -Pf - Observed Big Mouth Bites not identified with asterisk for consumer advisory on menu but offered undercooked if requested according to PIC. Vr to ensure menu item is included on consumer advisory.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes Yes 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 pico and sour cream recently prepared and cooling in low prep refrigerator. Observed quacamole and tomatoes recently prepared and cooling in tightly covered container in prep unit. CDI, foods relocated to walk in cooler to cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. . Observed sugar in container at bar not labeled by common name of substance.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some flys in facility.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - C - Observed food prep employee not wearing beard restraint. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing jewelry.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth on waist of food employee.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of metal pans being wet stacked in facility. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean mugs stored in soiled dish machine baskets. 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination - C - Observed clean spoons not inverted. Invert to prevent handling of food / mouth contact area of utensil.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed single-service trays being re-used and stored on top of clean single-service trays. 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - C - Observed clean single-service trays removed from protective packaging and stored uncovered / unprotected in outdoor storage unit. Observed coffee filters uncovered / unprotected and removed from protective packaging at line.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed a disposable towel dispenser not providing paper towels in women's restroom. Observed low prep unit not holding TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below at front beverage line. Visit to ensure unit calibrated. 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed several plastic bowls with heavy pitting and no longer easily cleanable. Observed metal strainer with heavily damaged and broken off. Repeat.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No No No 4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with data plate. Observed pressure gauge not working according to manufacturers specifications. 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - PF - Observed test kit at bar missing indicator. CDI, new test kit provided.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed sticker residues on outside of clean containers. Observed some food debris and chips on top compartment of cooler. Observed heavy soil and food debris on dry equipment storage rack.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No Yes No 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition - C - Observed heavy dust accumulating on ceiling ventilation and ceiling above warewashing area. Repeat.