Chili's Grill & Bar

1206 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, FL 32159-5702

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chili's Grill & Bar has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Chili's Grill & Bar's latest score of 82 sits above the Lady Lake average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean metal inserts under rear prep sink.

24-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in zone 1 cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cake in reach in freezer.

08B-12-5

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Ware wash.

36-22-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn under flat grill.

14-10-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in salad dressing cooler. Manager cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor in rear storage closet.

25-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At wait station.

29-11-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken tenders 44f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under heat lamp. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink on cookline.

29-11-4

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 44f. Less than 4 hours. Manager put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rag stored in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Vent missing by office.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Wallet and keys with to go trays. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over brownies. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Black beans. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -By office.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 44f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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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 Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Lady Lake?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

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 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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