Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pompano Beach restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area on shelves, plates and containers stored wet. Discussed with operator to let items completely dry before stacking for storage.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler, standing water on floor under and beside shelves. Discussed with operator to maintain moping the floors in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
78
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hostess station, spray bottle with winded not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by ice buckets by dish area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink by dish machine, knife stored in sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At POS station by bar, single serve cutlery stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
25-05-4
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/ice bin. At ice machine, accumulation of black/green mold like substance. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice build up on floor.
14-69-4
90
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
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. sliced cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding) top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator states cheese not prepped or portioned. Placed in unit less than four hours ago. Overstocked. Removed top layer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to microwave at end of cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish rack at dish machine
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over cook line. Vent over ice machine. Vent over clean dish rack at dish machine
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in freezer across from fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Quesadilla reach in cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting Board on cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sticks 50°F(cold holding), raw chicken 44°F(cold holding) in make table cooler next to fry station. Per operator product stored 30 minutes per operator product not prepared or portioned today.operator placed items in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mandarin oranges located in the store room.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by service tray at the bar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing (toxic substance )sanitizer not labeled. Advised operator to label **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack.on dishwasher area.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and personal bag stored at the to go stations by expo. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in to go area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (64F - Cold Holding) on top raw beef reach in cooler at cook line. Operator states cheese placed in unit less than four hours ago. Cheese over stacked above rim. Operator moved to another cooler. **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. chili (108F-Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator states chili hot holding in unit for less than four hours. Operator stirred chili-135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dish wash racks.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chip container rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in grout of floor tiles on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust-dish machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip cart stand unclean next to fry station. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
50
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 17, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach 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.
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