Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cheese held on time on line with no time mark. Person in charge states was prepped around 11:15am. Discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer drawers at 118-120F. Person in charge discarded. Recommend holding on time in lieu of temperature if unit is not holding product 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Several employees with expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over walk in cooler. Also, observed condensation accumulation/dripping on ceiling of walk in cooler. Also, observed evidence of water damage on ceiling of storage shed. Also, floors under server line on soda dispenser side with debris buildup. Also, standing water observed on floor under shelving in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in storage shed out back with dry storage. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well barely dripping at server line. Water turned on to sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan guard of microwave on line with debris buildup, delaminating. Also, margarita machine leaking causing buildup of brown liquid under machine in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in bar area, on walls in booths, on duct work in dining room. Person in charge states due to combination of hvac issues and leak in roof causing moisture issues. **Warning**
36-34-5
50
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee use hand wash sink with only water, didn't utilize cleaning solution.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed bar sink in used wastewater draining around drain and on to floor. Person in charge fixed on site. Person in charge offered to call plumber to provide a sturdy solution to prevent possible further issues. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda nozzles at server line soda machine. Observed mold like substance on soda dispenser behind bar, closest to door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed far right microwave with ceiling plate. Observed gasket in ice machine breaking and touching ice. Person in charge removed gasket. Also observed duct tape around vents on dish machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with solution on prep table next to oven.
21-44-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed whole avocados being cut with sticker still on each.
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on top portion of heating element. Observed dust build up on screen near fryer station. Observed buildup of grease and debris on hood filters. Observed mold like substance on exterior of gasket where it meets door on middle low boy, under steam well. Observed soda plates on soda machine on server line with mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed red scoop handle in pasta drawer in contact with pasta.
10-06-5
52
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on soiled towel at back of uniform. Operator discussed handwashing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese stick in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed One live roach on floor on cook line. Employee killed and discarded roach **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) in bar area. Operator emptied solution and remade and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to ice machine. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board in kitchen soiled/ stained. Also, underside of shake machine in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both dispensers **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer with chicken on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink in prep area lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler in kitchen across from frill and conveyor oven soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards in prep area soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at front service area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging from handle of conveyor oven. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and drawers in kitchen soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning them during this inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240.
How does Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 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 Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Bar & Grill Bay Meadows Ch0240 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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