Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Chili's Grill & Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Ellenton average 78, so Chili's Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 the scoop handle in contact with the tortilla chips. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over their tortilla chips. Operator removed the chips. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white buildup top interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on top of single door cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in front of dish machine.
36-34-5
86
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese holding at 54F. in zone two cooler drawer. Operator placed into proper refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 400ppm in bar triple sink. Operator adjusted to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food dicer in prep area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean utensils rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fry station and fan guards in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
36-65-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
29-17-4
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board heavily grooved on food line.
14-09-4
95
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield adjacent to fryer station in kitchen.
38-07-4
90
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Mandarin oranges. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans on shelf next to dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by dish machine.
36-27-5
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener and bracket heavily soiled. Operator removed to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on shelf next to pan spray in dry storage area. Operator removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelves adjacent to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted shelves in wine reach in cooler in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of wine reach in cooler in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink leaking at trap underneath sink. Operator has work order placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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