CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #294

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in dry storage area in main kitchen C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Bag of onions removed

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed hair on raw steak in under grill cooler in grill prep area in main kitchen C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: Steak discarded

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee preparing food with bracelets on wrists in front food service area C/A: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Jewelry removed

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee with unrestrained hair longer than shoulder length preparing food C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee restrained hair to continue preparing food

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the grill prep area that were not actively in use (wing sauces, french fries, quesodillas, avocado ranch, etc.). CA: except when cooling and protected from overhead contamination, all food items must be stored covered and protected. COS: PIC covered all uncovered food items

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items that were cold holding above 41F. See asterisks (*) for specific items. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food that is cold holding shall be maintained at or below 41F. COS: PIC discarded all cold food items that were above 41F.