Chili's Grill & Bar #189
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Chili's Grill & Bar #189 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion bags of sausage 48F, manager moved the top portions bags to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, chicken stored in warmer drawers no time marked at 118F and 126-129F, Manager voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler table at the cook line, employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath board, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the server area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table, manager removed from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler T the cook line jalapeño sausage date marked 7/21/25.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding unit at the cook line, chicken breast 117F and 130F, per employee chicken replaced every 30 minutes, no time marked, manager voluntarily discarded all.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the server area, Lysol spray next to chips, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers near prep area, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the cook line (chicken station) wet wiping cloth on prep tables.
21-12-4
55
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing multi-surface cleaner stored on shelving in lobby directly beside salt, pepper, and sweetener packets. Employee removed both spray bottles from shelves beside food during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Two employee drink cups stored on shelf in back of kitchen above clean dishes. Manager discarded both cups during this inspection. 2. Several employee drink cups stored on shelf in server station beside bags of sugar. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of frozen chicken on floor below shelving inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed bag of chicken on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to pan lid on dish drying rack in warewash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with stickers still attached in prep area of kitchen.
08B-39-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pan of shredded cheese at cookline. Manager discarded the condiment cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
26
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to fryers: chicken (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler. Soda gun in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. At the cook line, grilled onions no date marked, Manager discarded
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, corn 46-47F, grilled onions 57F, Manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, grilled onions no date marked, Manager discarded.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, spoon handle touching shrimps, manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At the storage area, multiple stacked cleaned containers with old labels
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line.
29-49-6
55
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion bag of beef 46F, portion cups of ranch 47F and portion bags of chicken wings 58F and 72F. Manager moved to freezer, Al items dropped below 30F, chicken wings at 72F manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added no back flow preventer.
29-42-4
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. For two female employees ( April and June 2022)
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, scoop handle touching the cheese, also scoop handle touching tortillas strips, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment and gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill & Bar #189 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #189 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #189?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #189.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar #189 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Chili's Grill & Bar #189 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar #189's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #189 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar #189 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 & Bar #189 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #189 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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