Chili's Grill & Bar

5730 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chili's Grill & Bar 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Chili's Grill & Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

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. O ppm. Adjusted dispenser , rechecked 100 ppm.

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Sheet pans.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lettuce 56F Shredded cheese 48F Sour cream 52F Pico de gallo 54F . Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle gun soiledvwith slime at bar area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed limes dumped in hand sink next to soda machine.

31A-11-4

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bucket of water.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Sheet pans not dry.

24-08-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food cart soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door and wall of walk-in cooler.

23-24-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored on dishwasher. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading -10° actual temp 40°. Thermometer replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

05-05-4

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

41-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food splatter on shelf in walk-in cooler, grease build up under flattop.

23-03-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On top of oven. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler on line under grill.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dessert and sauce on floor in freezer. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dessert in freezer.

08B-12-5

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Mold like substance.

22-35-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani bucket above Togo cups. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Under grill.

23-03-4

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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 Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 Tallahassee?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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 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 four times per year on average.

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