Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Chili's Grill & Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Chili's Grill & Bar's record stops at Mar 11, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chili's Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LYING IN THE FOOD HANDLE DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK KNOWN AS THE "PASS OUT ROOM" INSTALLED OUTSIDE OF THE SPLASH GUARD, HOVERING OVER THE HOT FUDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL SOAP DISPENER INSIDE THE SPLASH GUARD PARAMETERS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBIRS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP AND MOLD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BLOWN AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN THE DISHROOM, DRY STORAGE AND COOK'S LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POOR INSUALATION AT PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF CUBES IN ACLEAN SURFACE.
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Nov 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND 25-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA; 9-ON WALLS AT FRONT WAIT-STAFF AREA (BY BATHROOMS); 7-ON WALL PILLARS BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED, DUE TO DEEP/DARK GROOVES. CAULKING ALONG SPLASH GUARDS OF HANDSINKS MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DOOR GASKETS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER HANDSINK AT COOK'S LINE, PLUMBING PIPES THRU-OUT PREMISES. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DRAINS UNDER HEZVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AT THE BAR, & UNDER DISHMACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING. CRACKED TILES AROUND DRAINS MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. CAULKING ALONG WALL & SPLASHGUARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED (MOLDY). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE SPRAYER SINK-MUST FIX. WASHERS OF FAUCETS THAT ARE LEAKING MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLES/SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT BAR/DISHMACHINE ROOM AND IN FRONT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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