Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Chili's Grill & Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Chili's Grill & Bar was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Zephyrhills sits at 83, putting Chili's Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee washed, rinse and sanitized 3rd pan soiled with food debris on clean dish shelf in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on beard guards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
82
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored at bar next to steak sauce and a pitcher of iced tea. Operator removed glass cleaner.
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. Employee used her cell phone and then touched clean equipment without washing hands **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 60F cold hold, second temperature 55F cooling, cheese 44F cold hold, second temperature at 3:50 42F cold hold. Cooked chicken wings were placed in a new cooler that did not have time to cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is not sitting straight on the hinges causing the door to pop open.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. An issue with the AC and the dish room are causing the floor to be wet. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee on cook line put raw hamburger on grill top with gloves and then grabbed ready-to-eat cheese without removing gloves and washing hands.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer at hostess sanitizer. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in server station area. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peppers not washed before cutting. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe on hand wash sink across from three compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 containers in outside storage not properly secured. Manager secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry goods storage rack over food. Manager removed. Employee speaker above reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area across from three compartment sink covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in freezer just outside walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
41
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
41
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored inside wet pans creating wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed wet nesting. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the spray hose on dish leaking water from the hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Spray arm still leaking. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
90
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 10, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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