Chili's Grill & Bar

7250 Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar stretching back to 2023. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Chili's Grill & Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler beside flat top sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Put into fry freezer Retemp 40 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled Inside Soda nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler for glasses in front bar have rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed Mushrooms over washed red peppers in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container above deli cooler at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:50pm a. cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Operator placed chicken in freezer. Re temp at 1:47pm a. Cooked chicken 43f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placed hands with gloves on in wet wiping solution, wiped table, then handle two flour tortillas without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with manager proper hand-hygiene techniques. Employee discarded flour tortillas. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Light above expo area not functioning .
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line soiled with food debri
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler located on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in expo area of kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl stored inside lettuce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath shelf in dry-storage area.
36-22-4
55
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar, jigger in hand sink. Operator removed and educated employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in ware washing area have built up dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line engaged in food prep with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor by ice machine and mop sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in freezer are broken at entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in mens restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 Pinellas Park?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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.