Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Chili's Grill & Bar's latest score of 78 sits above the Odessa average of 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with salad dressing and cooking equipment in front of kitchen, operator removed the bucket
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled and black bold like substance buildup
22-20-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut through avocado skin before it has been washed. Discussed with operator and she washed avocado, discarded cut avocado voluntarily.
08B-39-4
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Water softener stored outside of utility room. Operator removed it to shelf of inside storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food Unwashed asparagus above washed broccoli in walk in cooler, operator removed the unwashed produce to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
90
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing, on order.
14-42-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 81 f ran over two minutes by kitchen entrance.
27-16-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on slot storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cook corn. Walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Leaking from dish washing machine. Employee placed bucket underneath to catch the draining. Manager states a service ticket was placed in the morning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar area 3 compartment sink. Above 200ppm-400ppm. Operator remake to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 50F. Manager put in different cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 128F. Manager put in fryer to reheat. Recheck 172F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in hand sink by dish machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on storage rack over and next to clean dishes. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled.
36-34-5
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. Chicken enchilada soup on server line 130F, manager reheated to 168F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at bar handwash sink, dispenser broken, manager fixed and put soap at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting plastic pans in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, door does not close, door on order per manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris -fryers, outside of grill and oven on cook line -microwaves on cook line and server line -thermolizer on back line -walk-in cooler door -gaskets on cook line reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. No sanitizer solution in bucket, manager refilled bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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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 Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored” 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 Odessa?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 72.
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 two times per year on average.
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