Chili's #124
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Chili's #124 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris”, showing up three times.
Chili's #124 scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives stored on magnet with food debris present. Operator removed the knives to be washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front line, rear prep area, walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original training not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked wet in ware washing area. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine 3 times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states this morning he tested the machine and the ppm was 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 200ppm quaternary **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: District manager on site states the dish machine was at proper PPM when tested this morning, they tested it this afternoon at it was not at proper PPM, they stop using dish machine put a call in to ecolab. Dishes are piled up in dish area, manager set up 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine 3 times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states this morning he tested the machine and the ppm was 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 200ppm quaternary **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 48F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cookline: cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) operator state's temperatures were taken at 10:30am, over 4 hours ago. Lettuce was not prepared today and has been in the unit since 9am. All other foods at proper temperature. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EJ trained 2019, Andrew trained 2/11/2020, Wally trained 2018 Operator had pictures of the roster sent during inspection. Operator states there is an issue with the roster, as Wally was hired 2 months ago and the roster states he took his training in 2018. Discussed the need to have an up to date/accurate roster easily available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large white clean tubs stacked wet. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (46F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, ice bag added **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted trap near rear kitchen door
35A-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm, replaced 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over soda boxes in store room. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in cooler on line.
14-11-5
82
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Sep 12, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar - manager filled dispenser with paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen - manager placed can opener in dish washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside front line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only
31A-11-4
Basic - -Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to fryers and at front line -soiled corner area of interior of ice bin in front line area - employee cleaned ice bin ( corrected onsite)
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vent shows damage or is in disrepair in women's restroom
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - greasy wheels of fryers - soiled shelving near induction equipment in front line area
23-03-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in protected location. Box of gloves stored under paper towel dispenser in front line area - manager relocated gloves **Corrected On-Site**
25-29-4
Basic - Stored food( bacon ) partially covered in dry storage room - manager wrapped bacon in container and covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's #124 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's #124 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's #124?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's #124.
How does Chili's #124 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Chili's #124 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Chili's #124's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's #124 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's #124 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 #124 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's #124 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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