Chilis Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Chilis Grill & Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Chilis Grill & Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers above the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is soiled.
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
70
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups above reach-in cooler QA line not inverted or protected. The manager moved all cups on cook line under a covered storage holder. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside deep frier not operational. The manager stated a work order has been placed for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook adjusting pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated on proper hand washing after touching cloths and aprons. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out during inspection and filled out on employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager reheated mash potatoes in microwave. See reheating temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilis Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilis Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilis Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chilis Grill & Bar.
How does Chilis Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Chilis Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Chilis Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilis Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chilis Grill & Bar 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 Chilis Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilis Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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