Chili's Restaurant

800 W Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chili's Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Inverness restaurants, the typical score is 83; Chili's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in prep area. Operator removed pans to air dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator separated pans to properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by deep fryers. All other food items in reach in cooler were in temperature. Operator states the wings were in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator placed chicken wings in walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Melted plastic pans in fryer area
14-38-4
90
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Restaurant.

How does Chili's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Chili's Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.

Has Chili's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.