Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Winter Garden restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - One Live, small flying insect found by dishwashing area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of chip holder is soiled. Residue build up on iced tea nozzle. White cutting boards are stained. Encrusted baking pans.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for two employees.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Salt in dry storage area.
01B-16-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Chips stored under insect control device. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back door is soiled. Wall is soiled by the chip storage area. Upright freezer gaskets are soiled. Residue build under heat lamps in kitchen. Grease build under hood suppression system.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed asparagus stored with ready-to-eat mashed potatoes in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
55
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Nuggets,123 f discarded by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of chip holder is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server handling drinks.
13-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Back line area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build under the heat lamps. Vents are soiled by the dishmachine area. Filters have a residue build up under the hood suppression system.
23-03-4
Basic - Onions not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk in cooler and dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean plates. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on bag n box rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher touch dirty dishes followed by touching clean dishes. Operator coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - square white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
55
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken,45 f held less than four hours is iced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Iced tea basket is soiled. Interior of chip holder is stained. Cart racks are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Cheese in reach in cooler at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy carbon build up on the grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Back line and cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking soiled by the triple handwash sink and dishwashing area.
23-03-4
61
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
74
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at bar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in sauce at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler over fans has dust build up and fan covers in walk in cooler have dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice. Build up in ice cream freezer and stand up freezer for fries at cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.all microwaves cook line and server area
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light missing shield in walk in cooler
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at cooler at cook line has debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler at cook line and at server station
29-49-6
55
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 Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
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 six 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.
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