Chili's Grill & Bar

16401 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027-4583
American
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Chili's Grill & Bar has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Stored food not covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Miramar restaurants, the typical score is 78; Chili's Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employee food hot held less than two hours, marinara sauce (111F - Hot Holding, employee reheated on microwave to 168F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream station - caramel not covered, employee placed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill stove- Cooking utensils, employee removed from water to be clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area- to go containers in front of sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Expo station, below steam table, employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
74
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment storage rack, fajita plates stacked wet, manager removed from piles. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles by expo station. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Can of employee drink inside freezer, manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live flying insect in dry storage area . **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Observed cases with raw ground beef stored over kegs with beer in walk-in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked corn stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, corn cooked on 08/21/2023. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown substance buildup inside ice machine. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on soda dispenser.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed several food containers not properly air dried before stock piling.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed 2 boxes with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. -Observed 2 packages with salt in dry storage area not properly secured from cross contamination. Operator over wrapped packages correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-35-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with cooked chicken and hot dressing stored in walk-in in cooler from yesterday. Operator covered containers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area- employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Foodborne Illnesses poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents and tiles with build up grease throughout the entire kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working in cook line, after instructed, removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several soiled wet cloth stored next to single service utensils, Employee removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
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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 Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” 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 Miramar?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.

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 two 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 four times per year on average.