Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Chili's Grill & Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Palm Springs average 82, so Chili's Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored over prep table. Operator stated they would have it moved to other location.
35B-02-4
95
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef brisket 46 f ( portioned yesterday ) cold holding overnight. portioned ranch dressing ( buttermilk ) prepared on site 46 f,( portioned yesterday 10:42 am ) bottom one 37-40 f over stacked ( avocado ranch 50f ,45 f, ( 5 overstacked ) bottom 38-40 f, chicken 44 f top portion 40 f bottom section (over stocked portioned yesterday) as per cook put in this cooler 10 minutes ago.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef brisket 46 f ( portioned yesterday ) cold holding overnight. portioned ranch dressing ( buttermilk ) prepared on site 46 f,( portioned yesterday 10:42 am ) bottom one 37-40 f over stacked ( avocado ranch 50f ,45 f, ( 5 overstacked ) bottom 38-40 f, chicken 44 f top portion 40 f bottom section (over stocked portioned yesterday) as per cook put in this cooler 10 minutes ago. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Light blue color chemical spray bottle stored with salt shakers at server station. Manager removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours Salsa 51 f portioned 12:31 f current time 3:39 f ,bulk salsa 67 f at 2:15 pm, bulk salsa another container 60 f at 2:15 pm prepared at 12:16 pm based on label. Second temperature 60 f second container 52 f 3:15 pm at this rate of ambient cooling it will not reach 41 f within 4 hours. Manager moved salsa to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting avocado with stickers on.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat salad mix in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of food stored on floor under shelves in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans on clean dishes rack.
16-48-4
33
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sealtest Ultra pasteurized half and half creamers 60 f in a container by soda machine. As per manager only 15 minutes there. Manager discarded. Explained. Either use time as public health control ( unopened creamers can not be reused for another guest they must be discarded )or UHT creamers. Not used UHT creamers can be reused between other guests.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled raw hamburgers to put on the grill then discarded the gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Explained and he properly put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then pulled his pants on with gloved hands and handling clean dishes with same gloves. Explained and he properly changed the new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in prep area resulting in collecting the water .
36-12-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. On Main dishwasher .
16-01-4
58
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside steam table portioned Cooked corn 94°F hot Holding. Per operator product was reheated on microwave and placed on steam table for hot Holding above 45 minutes ago. Operator moved product back to microwave for reheating to 165°+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed operator big 6 poster **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with cooked pasta at 11:35am (74°F cooling) since 10:39am, rechecked at 11:52am same temperature. At the current cooling rate product will not cool to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to flat sheet pans **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two containers with ice cubes use for drinks not covered inside walk-in freezer Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: violation time extended until next routine. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Palm Springs?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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