Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Chili's Grill & Bar has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Lake Wales restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Server station at the front of expo line, operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted forks **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing dishes in hand washing sink across from the dish machine area. Employee went to wash wooden plates in the correct area.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler freezer. Operator voluntarily discharged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Reach in cooler across from expo front line. Operator moved reach over but quarter of the reach-in cooler is still under device. Currently maintenance has a proposed new location.
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At the end of the cook line Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer and refilled bucket tested at 150 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep for diced tomatoes and red onions. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean cooking containers. Operator removed the two containers and placed in the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line Employee removed standing water from the cooler and cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Service line spoons not inverted employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line long braids.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on the cook line Door at bar hanging off hinge.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 kosher boxes with extreme moisture. Manager voluntarily discarded away all 3 kosher salt boxes. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed mandarin oranges in dry storage. Manager set aside **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line: Boneless chicken bites 127F hot holding. Manager voluntarily threw out boneless chicken bites. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label on bottle of pink sanitizer on the mop sink station. Manager labeled**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature was at 127f at hand sink across from dish area. Manager has plumber coming out to fix.
27-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning equipment brooms blocking hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink and lemons debris in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Manager replaced empty container with paper towels to dry our hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine and sprayer heads.
16-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed damage mandarin oranges in dented cans. Manager removed to office. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food service containers on dish storage rack wet nesting near dish machine area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and food debris in between floor tiles due to missing grout. Areas observed are expo, server station, cook line, prep area, dish areas, and bar area.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance around drink nozzles on the server station.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. In restrooms
27-14-4
Basic - Two Cutting boards have deep cut marks on cook prep area.
14-09-4
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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 Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
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 two times per year on average.
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