Chili's Restaurant #394
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Chili's Restaurant #394 has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Vero Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers next to walk are wet nesting **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood cutting boards on cooks line have chipped corners
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line salsa cooler has standing water in bottom of cooler
29-49-6
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers at dish pit. Manager separated **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup up behind cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Gus and one new hire
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped on cooler drawers on cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind condenser
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top shelf of cooks line has old food debris -Gaskets on cooler drawers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice bin is leaking onto floor at soda station. Manager stated they need a new part
29-03-4
61
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler from condenser unit dripping. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2018 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar and cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, 10 small flying insects in the bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Batter stations ; cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. 53F - Cold Holding); portion sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. cooler on expo cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45 F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders for crispers 100F manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Cook line cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand sink in the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2018
53B-14-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line topping cooler heavy ice build up on coils. Coils on expo cooler soiled with grease **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In expo cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar and cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels and food stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker with spices. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
33
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad shoot dirty and chip shoot dirty. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Chip shoot still needs cleaning **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast found at 116° hot holding. Advised rapid reheat recheck 188° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated manager and cook. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain removed from rear prep hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad shoot dirty and chip shoot dirty. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on servers
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over washed lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in dish area leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip warmer interior. All cutting boards. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food in sink at hand wash sink in kitchen. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Above ice area at drop chute. Wiped down with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At servers area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line area. In dining room. In bar area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hat put on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled. Kitchen and dish area floors soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of open food on walk in freezer floor. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing in mens restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of multiple microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Some cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Shelves at cook line area above pass through line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At coolers at cook line area.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components or attachments. Chiller unit in walk in cooler and fan covers soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple soiled cloths on cutting boards. Manager set up sanitizer and placed cloths inside. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili
02C-02-5
Basic - Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Fan in walk in freezer
36-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Chip dispenser machine hinge and top ridge dirty
14-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris all 7 microwaves 2. Can opener dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Restaurant #394 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Restaurant #394 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Restaurant #394?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chili's Restaurant #394.
How does Chili's Restaurant #394 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Chili's Restaurant #394 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Chili's Restaurant #394's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chili's Restaurant #394 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Restaurant #394 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 Restaurant #394 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Restaurant #394 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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