Chili's #515

4131 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 342313635

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Chili's #515 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Chili's #515 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked black beans hot holding at 118F in the steam well. The operator reheated the beans to 196F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler near the grill on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for pasta not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop from the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice cream freezer. The operator placed a trash can near the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch a trash can then handled clean equipment without washing hands. The employee washed hands and sanitized the equipment.

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold holding at 49F in the reach in cooler on the front line for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the container of chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling above the cook line soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at the end of the bar soiled with black slime-like substance.

23-03-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold holding at 47F. Operator placed ice on the chicken and stored in the walk in cooler to bring temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop used for cooked rice in the steam table placed on top of soiled lid for the container. Operator replaced the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the front line. Operator cleaned up the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining handwashing sink at the end of the cook line.

29-20-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from a pipe on top of the dish machine.

29-11-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's #515 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's #515 on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's #515?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's #515.

How does Chili's #515 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Chili's #515 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Chili's #515's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's #515 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chili's #515 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chili's #515 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's #515 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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