Chili's Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Chili's Grill and Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Chili's Grill and Bar's latest score is in line with the Land O' Lakes average of 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at bar that landed on neck of sweet n sour bar mix. Manager removed container and attempted to eradicate fly **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in prep area
36-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm. Manager remade bucket and tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bags stored with bottled sauce together in bar wait station. Operator removed bottled sauce to food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink in reach in cooler in prep area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holder soiled and black mold like substance buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee opened drink o beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out from DBPR website and posted in front of bar. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line,
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 license displayed in bar area.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to clean utensils in kitchen prep areas. Employee removed drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in prep area. Educated and provided signage to manager and she displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly observed in prep area on trash can
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line across from flat top grill soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand washing station across from breading station Operator removed ice from hand washing station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk-in cooler missing a door handle. Not sealed.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic hotel pans on drying rack across from dishwashing area
24-08-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Walk-in cooler condensation on ceiling and dripping onto floor. Operator placed bucket under dripping. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufflé cups used as scoop for ranch dressing in reach-in cooler on server line across from tea urns Operator removed soufflé cups **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salads 52F, Queso Fresco 51F, recheck 47F Manager moved queso fresco to walk in cooler. Salads in cooler overnight and no temperature monitoring See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salads in cooler overnight 52F. No temperature monitoring. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chocolate milk and milk in wait station cooler expired 03/17 and 03/15. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate milk and milk date marked 03/17 and 03/15 expiration. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave at wait station area. Cutting boards soiled. Manager had employee clean microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoop in hand sink at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by fryers. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar hand sink. Manager posted hand wash sign at bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
32
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 46F by chip dispenser. Manager put on ice to chill. Recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple different bar equipment items in sink at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Melissa Reiss, 02/2022.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager states there is no soap to place at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line under steam table.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
47
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 Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill and Bar.
How does Chili's Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Chili's Grill and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Chili's Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 two times per year on average.
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