Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Chili's Grill & Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “interior of microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Chili's Grill & Bar squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above the expo line.
22-08-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing Certified Food Manager information on all food handler certifications. Also missing date of training on several certifications.
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulated food and grease buildup behind cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken by walk in freezer door
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing standing water and food debris accumulation on cook line
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By back prep hand sink. Manager placed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
67
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A pair of tongs in the hand washing sink next to the breading station. Tongs was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave wave above the fried station.
22-08-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on back prep table **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ice buildup on condenser line in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On expo line **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink on cook line next to reach in freezer **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a leak on condenser tray in walk in cooler, causing water to drip onto floor **Warning**
14-11-5
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: garlic butter (70F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded and put new product with a time stamp for 4 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cook line- cut tomatoes prepped at 10am time taken 2pm (50F - Cooling). Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks.
16-02-4
64
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: sliced swiss (65F - Cold Holding). Observed cheese on top of single service cup in pan preventing product to remain at temp. Manager iced down product **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed built up food debris on can opener. Observed pink and black mold like substance in ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup at expo window next to clean bowls
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on dry storage rack in-prep area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees prepping food without hair restraints . Manager had employees put hats on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in door to chicken breading station broken
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back kitchen area. Manager squeegeed floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up grease around doors of reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed 2 loose faucets at 4 faucet hand sink, the second from left faucet isn't operating properly
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager stated there is peroxide cleaner in bucket. Manager replaced bucket and tested as quat 200ppm
21-08-4
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 Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” 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 Lakeland?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
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 three 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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