Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (126F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted next to ice cream cooler at expo line, employee moved spoons to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of utensils paper bags by walk in cooler entrance. Operator removed personal item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line engaging food preparation wearing jewelry. Manager coached employee, and employee removed jewelry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack by dishwashing area.
16-46-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching apron, while cooking. Manager coached employee on washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in the dishwasher area not touching dishes.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed broken floor kitchen line soap not dispensing. Manager fixed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled in the inside. Operator replaced microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen area wall soiled at the end of the line.
36-27-5
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on cooked rice container at cook line, as per manager over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer. Also observed at preparation area under tables and equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed near to walk in cooler entrance. Employee clean it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above cooked pork ribs on cart inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (124F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee reheated food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Manager printed out and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door near office.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on drawers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by cook line. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-11-4
50
Nov 29, 2023
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. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per MOD less than 3 hours. Employee proceeded to moved cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee bussing tables and then proceeded to serve food and no hand wash, instructed Manager and employee on properly food handling procedures.
12A-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working at the cook line near wings station.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler at the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at the cook line, employee replaced with a clean solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near to dishwasher area. Also at preparation area near walk in cooler entrance.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed from soda machine at expo area.
29-11-4
39
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the salad reach in cooler cut tomato (41F- 50F - Cold Holding). Per operator unit is not working properly. Less than one hour Operator will put the tcs food over ice and water to improve cold holding process **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the pizza oven interior soiled with food debris and grease
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or towels at the frying area hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad reach in cooler in disrepair Observed the gaskets of the reach in cooler door of the deef fat frying area in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters on top of the hot sauces soiled Observed the exterior of the bread press soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the grill reach in cooler shelfs rusted and in the reach in cooler of the frying area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the kitchen preparation area reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the preparation area soiled with black debris Observed the wall behind the dishwashing area soiled with black debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler of the grill area
14-69-4
45
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
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 Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” 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 Homestead?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Homestead average of 70.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's 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 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 three times per year on average.
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