Chili's #687

17643 Bruce B Downs, Tampa, FL 33647

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chili's #687 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Chili's #687 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain line from ice machine draining onto floor.

28-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over avocado pulp in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Apr 14, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease

36-73-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table Observed employee move to chemical shelf **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting in dish area

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door for ice cream chest freezer on service line in disrepair Observed ripped gasket on reachin cooler adjacent to grill top **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black beans and mandarin oranges **Warning**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by three compartment sink. Manager discarded and cleaned and sanitized wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans Black beans and mandarin oranges **Warning**

08B-20-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under soda boxes. Employee discarded and cleaned and sanitized area **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn cooks line torn, Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in cooler **Warning**

36-62-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in freezer **Warning**

38-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados prior to washing **Warning**

08B-39-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's #687 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's #687 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's #687?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's #687.

How does Chili's #687 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chili's #687 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chili's #687's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's #687 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 #687 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 #687 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's #687 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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