Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Chili's Grill & Bar was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Chili's Grill & Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw hamburger patties, handle ready to eat food when plating food. Manager coached cook on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); operator diluted with water Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on prep area used. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at food warmer kitchen chicken strips (120F) placed 45 minutes ago. Manager reheated chicken on frier, chicken strips (180F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put phone away, put gloves on without washing hands first, and started working with food items. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under prep tables at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squidgy part inside at hand wash sink at front washing machine area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraints while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen floor area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at wash machine area.
21-12-4
70
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back of the restaurant.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across frying station.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment at kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside shredded cheese with handle in contact with product at serve station. Manager placed upwards the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
23-03-4
61
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed preparation areas ceiling tiles dusty and with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on ware washing and preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken containers and lids on drying rack at ware washing area. Manager discarded broken containers and lids. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong inside raw beef, handle touching beef. Manager replaced tong and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. O fan cover inside walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at drying racks
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked ribs inside walk in coy no covered.manager covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding)stored inside make table cooler. As per operator cooked chicken was prepared 3 days ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provide flyer to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda gun stored inside hand washing sink at the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the prep and warewashing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
45
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 Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's 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 Chili's Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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