Chili's #389 Apopka Florida
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Chili's #389 Apopka Florida has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Apopka average 78, so Chili's #389 Apopka Florida trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw salmon thawed in ROP package
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
16-53-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - AC Vendor entered kitchen from back door, went right to soda machine on front line, scooped ice (no hand washing) and was drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area while walking through food area. Advised manager to have employees possibly get drinks for vendor. Manager had employee wash ice scoop and wiped down drink area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in dressing **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag on shelving with clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board one 3 has chipped ends and cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on rack with single service items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in service at time of inspection, 3 compartment sink set up for ware washing
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers in dry storage cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave zone 3 - soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bacon with fat on cook line (88F - Hot Holding); on counter from yesterday per manager.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable egg rolls (127F - Hot Holding);. Less than 4 hours. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over make table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler Hood filter over combination oven
23-03-4
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board zone 2 stained
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Tiles in kitchen and prep area soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Zone 2 cut board cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to cooked chicken cracked Lids cracked to containers holding chips Several containers in warewashing area on clean rack cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in batter at poultry station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning over prep area
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Zone 1 cooler has standing water **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, unused piece of equipment out back door
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager has form, has not had any employees complete form to date
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Kitchen area - soiled tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding tortilla chips
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to cooler holding salsa
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's #389 Apopka Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's #389 Apopka Florida on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's #389 Apopka Florida?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's #389 Apopka Florida.
How does Chili's #389 Apopka Florida compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Chili's #389 Apopka Florida most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Chili's #389 Apopka Florida's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's #389 Apopka Florida have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's #389 Apopka Florida 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 #389 Apopka Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's #389 Apopka Florida is inspected around two times per year on average.
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