Chili's Grill & Bar #276

12570 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323-2987
American
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #276, the earliest from 2022. Chili's Grill & Bar #276 was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Sunrise sits at 78, putting Chili's Grill & Bar #276 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator placed request for drain plug. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Advised operator to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked onions. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling a dirty plate then immediately after handled clean cups with ice in them. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line observed employee handling raw ground beef then without switching gloves or washing hands handled a plate of cooked food for an order. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of oranges in dry storage - See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above beer kegs. Educated operator and items were stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
55
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler next to frying station, egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold dirty utensils. PIC removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on bar counter next to straws. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above shredded cheese in flip top cooler next to ice cream reach in freezer. PIC removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed brisket (48F at 12:20 - Cooling since 11:00, second temperature 47-49F at 1:05). Items were individually portioned in plastic bags and cooled in deep pan. PIC placed chicken in low boy to rapid cool. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle not stored above cheese in flip top cooler next to expo line. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used on prep table next to chicken hot holding unit in kitchen. PIC removed. **Warning**
21-10-4
78
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on office door. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in storage area. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case with food item stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of Delfield refrigerator.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Reach in cooler next to grill. Observed sausage (42-46F - Cold Holding). Item was packed above fill line. Per operator, sausage was out of temp for approximately 30mins. Employee placed item in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Bar Observed quaternary sanitizer at bar reading above 500ppm. Employee diluted. Second reading 150ppm.
41-15-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -Take out station Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
21-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Throughout establishment Observed vents soiled with an accumulation of black mold like debris and in disrepair.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk-in freezer Observed floor mats with an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen Observed no handle container used to dispense sugar at front counter dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwashing area. Observed vents in disrepair.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - observed opened opened bag of mozzarella sticks in walk-in freezer. - observed container of cookie inadequately covered. Manager closed packaging appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dish washing area. Observed water draining from sink onto floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
82
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
86
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher in hand-wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator dumped old solution and filled with fresh solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Grill & Bar #276 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #276 on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #276?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #276.

How does Chili's Grill & Bar #276 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Chili's Grill & Bar #276 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Chili's Grill & Bar #276's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #276 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 #276 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 #276 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #276 is inspected around four times per year on average.