Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 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.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Oldsmar sits at 82, putting Chili's Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
95
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Discussed the importance of data plate on dish machine.
16-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls stacked wet in ware washing area. Manager separated bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler on the right side closest to the fryer under the service windo, discussed with managers, they said they ordered a new unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Disposable portion cups stored in soiled food container
25-17-4
82
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee in kitchen employed 90 days no employee training. All other employees Less than 60 days employed per management. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hours of operation 11:30-9 Monday- Saturday and 11:30-8:30 Sunday Observed bar seating with 5 seats inside , exterior seating with 6 seats, front counter area with freezer added , food preparation equipment, coolers and freezer added in kitchen no plan review and walk up service observed. Catering license is a type of food service license that does not offer dine-in, delivery, or take-out of usually individual made-to-order food. Generally, food or drink is prepared in one place (a licensed kitchen) in order to serve it at another location (customer's event). Caterers are most often: used for events like weddings, parties, and meetings hired to prepare certain foods paid by one individual taking food to a predetermined location where it is served View our Catering Brochure / Spanish There are 2 alternatives to holding a catering license that may suit your needs better: Option 1 a' Any licensed public food service establishment may also provide catering services without holding a separate catering license from the division. A Seating (SEAT) or Non-Seating (NOST) license can also perform catering services. Option 2 a' Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDVs) can travel from place to place and sell or serve food to anyone, unlike vehicles used only to transport catered food to a contracted service location. For more information about MFDVs, see the division's Guide to MFDVs and Hot Dog Carts. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at front of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated they are getting a new ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-34-4
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Began inspection and was alerted by the manager on duty that they have a leak and are getting the roof repaired. Roofers were on site, working on roof during inspection. Leak is located near the office/employee lockers by the back door. Manager has a tarp that is funneling rain water into a trash can. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager ustacked wet, clean pans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated they are getting a new ice machine **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two buckets under 150ppm. Manager refilled, now 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
82
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have food debris buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Cutting boards on cook line have food debris buildup. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
82
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone with gloves on and did not remove gloves and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in lobby area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: pizza sauce (70F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (70F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: cooked onions (109F - Hot Holding); cheese (120F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have food debris buildup. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used for flour touching food item. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above food prep area in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
21
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink in bar area over 500ppm quat. Strip turned blue. Operator drained and refilled sink, second test 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen/prep area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean, plastic containers stacked wet. Operator unstacked containers to dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine chute has a small area of rust that has pitted the surface. Discussed with operator.
14-34-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons above cooked pasta. Operator moved lemons to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on dry food rack. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the product **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
70
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded mozzarella 46f, employee closed lid to reach in unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
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 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Oldsmar average of 82.
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 four times per year on average.
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