Chili's Grill & Bar

3422 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chili's Grill & Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “waste line missing at soda gun holster” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Chili's Grill & Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Valrico average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quart solution at bar tested at over 500ppm. Manager diluted to 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer in prep area. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout cracked and missing in multiple locations in kitchen. Manager stated grout repair to take place this week.

36-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on beer cooler door in bar.

23-03-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Cheese (49F) observed in flip top cooler near flat top grill. Manager placed ice bags on cheese at 3:30pm. Re checked temp at 3:55pm, 46F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to dry properly **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Sep 27, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear lids on server line

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Repair have been ordered

29-11-4

May 24, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 22, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee drink dumped in hand sink in back kitchen

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee dry mopped area **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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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 Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “waste line missing at soda gun holster” 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 Valrico?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

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 three times per year on average.

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