Chili's Grill & Bar #266

2988 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957-4444
American
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #266, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.

Chili's Grill & Bar #266 scores about where you'd expect for a Jensen Beach restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary solution at 500+ ppm. Operator mixed fresh solution to 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic food containers not stored inverted at dry storage closet in kitchen. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in feeezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Ice placed on food item **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately ten Iive flies flying around syrup bottles at bar in dining room. Bottles removed cleaned and sanitized. flies killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler a container with raw burgers stored above a container with cooked ribs. Observed inside reach in freezer by fryer station a container with raw breaded chicken stored above a container with vegetables burgers Operator stored properly all products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Mac and cheese 89F hot Holding inside steam table. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes Operator moved product to microwave to reheat to 165F + **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
74
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -2 splits lacking hose bibb vacuum breakers
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen, operator states new cutting boards have been ordered
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -paper bowl stored in cooked pasta, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tiles above fry station
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored above croutons in dry storage area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -tongs in raw chicken, operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on lower shelf of prep table
16-46-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -men's restroom door
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in prep area soiled **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pvc pipe underneath bar area triple sink leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lower portion of reach-in cooler not holding temperature, no foods present, operator states a replacement cooler has been ordered
14-11-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler at start of line **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
33
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork ribs/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom of speed rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator serviced paper towel dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/bar area/kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes/walk in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler#5/kitchen
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrective action taken/operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum platters/storeroom.
25-06-4
58
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over cooked pork ribs/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored pork ribs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters/frontline/corrective action taken/operator covered single serving items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Grill & Bar #266 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #266 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #266?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #266.

How does Chili's Grill & Bar #266 compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

Chili's Grill & Bar #266 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has Chili's Grill & Bar #266's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #266 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 Grill & Bar #266 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 #266 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #266 is inspected around three times per year on average.