Chili's Grill & Bar #475
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
64
Score
Chili's Grill & Bar #475 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Chili's Grill & Bar #475 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Established digital timer for cooked chicken wings , egg rolls not turned on. (Cookline ) turned on by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink used for filling container. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. multiple.
13-07-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Container of chips stored under / close to Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
64
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
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. In cooler next to grill top; Small cooler; sausage,cheese 53F, ; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler 45minutes. Person in charge covered with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on skillet queso, rice. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on counter. Person in charge removed. It was a to-go box. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink above dish machine. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer near cookline; ice cream not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in mandarin oranges. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Fryer with oil in it still has plastic wrap on bottom.
14-13-4
58
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook on cook line took off gloves and did not properly wash hands before returning to cook line, he turned on cold water, rinsed one hand for less than 5 seconds, turned off water and placed gloves on hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched raw hamburger then touched hamburger bun without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, 2 pans of citrus marinade stored next to raw chicken, below raw hamburgers and raw beef. Employee and manager stated marinade in walk in cooler is never in contact with raw chicken/juices. Chicken is marinaded on cook line per old procedure, new procedure for new oven- marinade is poured into measuring cup and then poured on raw chicken. Operator moved marinade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In wait station, spray bottle of window cleaner hanging on edge of rack with Togo tortilla chips. Manager moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on cook line in holding unit over reach in cooler 120F hot holding. Employee stated chicken in warmer 30 minutes. Employee reheated chicken to 170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook on cook line touched raw hamburger and then touched hamburger bun without washing hands.
01B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar, holster for soda gun has mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In wait station, top panel in soda ice bin has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
37
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line, at fryer station, ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); operator states ranch had been on line for an hour, moved to walk in cooler ranch dressing retemp (30F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pans of ready to eat citrus marinade stored below raw hamburger and steak.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, warming box housing cooked chicken, chicken breast (128F - Hot Holding), operator states chicken had been held for no more than an hour. chicken breast retemp (178F - Hot Holding) Also at fryer station, in warming tray, southwest egg rolls (131F - Hot Holding); southwest enrolls retemp (178F); boneless wings (128F - Hot Holding); boneless wings retemp (180F - Hot Holding) employee states the two items above were held for no longer than 30 mins. Operator had employees heat all items above to 165F**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, CO2 tanks not secured to wall.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk in freezer , on storage shelf towards wall, cardboard lining shelves to store chicken. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At bar area, margarita shakers stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back prep area, employee drink stored on top of prep table while prepping tomatoes, employee moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen at ice cream/dessert station. Ice cream freezer has buildup of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On make line, knife stored between lid and frame of flip top cover to reach in cooler. Operator moved knife and had cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, at ice cream/dessert station, Ice Cream Freezer gaskets and door soiled with food debris. Also, at bar, inside keg cooler, gaskets are soiled with black mold like substance. Also, at pass through window, on lower shelves, shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On make line, avocados stored on line unwashed with stickers present.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, unwashed mushrooms stored above ready to eat salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. At back dock area, in water heater closet, water softener salt stored on floor. Operator removed and stored in proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
39
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter steam well, mashed potatoes (126F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (118F - Hot Holding); alfredo (119F - Hot Holding). Operator placed all items in microwave to reheat to proper holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with accumulation of food residue staining. Can opener on the main prep table has old food debris build up on the blade. Operator relocated the can opener to the dish area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on the main cook line opposite the flip top reach in cooler. No soap at the hand wash sink behind the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on clean prep table on the service side of the cook line. Operator relocated the employee phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling over hand wash sink in the prep area has a leak from the air conditioning unit that the operator has a service ticket in for. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, containers of raw beef patties stored without being covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catch tray of the conveyor oven on the main cook line has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelves of the warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
55
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill & Bar #475 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #475 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #475?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #475.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar #475 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Chili's Grill & Bar #475 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar #475's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #475 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar #475 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chili's Grill & Bar #475 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #475 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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