Chili's Grill & Bar #216

3980 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338093813

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chili's Grill & Bar #216 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Chili's Grill & Bar #216's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, on around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at drain area near soft drink station in service station.

36-73-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.

29-11-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on black board on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases in walk in freezer floor, manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

16-21-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cookline near salad station.

22-08-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda gun at bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. And floors in kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink near cookline.

23-03-4

Oct 25, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in mens bathroom.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area.

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on flip top unit on cookline.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager turned on velocity. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in drain in bar area.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer near fryers.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Grill & Bar #216 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #216 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #216?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #216.

How does Chili's Grill & Bar #216 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Chili's Grill & Bar #216 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Chili's Grill & Bar #216's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #216 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar #216 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 #216 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #216 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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