Chili's Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Chili's Grill and Bar 14 times, with records going back to 2020. Chili's Grill and Bar was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 19 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chili's Grill and Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMY BUILD UP IN THE UPPER CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE OF COOKING AND NONCOOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT AND PEST ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOOSE, IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF COOKING, NONCOOKING, AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 49-50 DEGREES. WALKIN COOLER AT GOOD AIR TEMP. OBSERVED COOKED PREPORTIONED PORK RIBS AT 59-60 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE 6 POUNDS, APPROXIMATELY 20 UNCOOKED INDIVIDUAL PIZZAS 5 LBS AT 58-59 DEGREES REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE WAS UNPLUGGED. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD AT THIS TIME. ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 41 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH GREASE BUILD UP TO THE TOP, SIDE AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE-FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1 OUT OF 3 FAUCETS IN THE LADY'S ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. FLOORS AT FRONT COOK LINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE CTX OVEN WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE STANDING WATER IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE BAR AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF, STEAK, HAMBURGER STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F-54.8F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHILI 172.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC LIDS AND STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Sep 23, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BOTTLES OF LIQUOR STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS UNDER REGISTER COUNTER LEADING TO KITCHEN, IN BAR, PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC LIDS AND STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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May 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 4/27/22 REPORT 2554917 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP COOLERS THROUGH OUT . PRIORITY 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND GRIME ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND GRIME ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509909 DATED 05/18/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP COOLERS.#58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND GRIME ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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Apr 27, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; CHILI AT 50F, SALSA AT 48F, SLICED DELI TURKEY AT 48.6F, SLICED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 50F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CHLORINE PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509909 DATED 05/18/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP COOLERS.#58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREASTS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR PREP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, AND GRIME ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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May 19, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SOUP 157.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY IN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIRST FAUCET LEAKING ON FOUR FAUCET HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF 53.4F AND HAMBURGER PATTIES 54.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 34LBS AND $180 WORTH OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY IN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIRST FAUCET LEAKING ON FOUR FAUCET HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON COOLERS IN PREP COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR, OF ALL INSIDE RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER AND LOWER WALLS, FLOORS IN PREP AREAS/ DISHWASHING AND BAR AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS ON STORAGE RACK BY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill and Bar on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill and Bar.
Has Chili's Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Grill and 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.
How often is Chili's Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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