Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar

2202 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8604

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boynton Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Technician arrived during the inspection and repaired dish machine 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at salad station. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw chicken over ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw ground beef stored over bacon bits in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station - salsa (45F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held under 1 hours in an ice bath - moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (116F - Hot Holding) operator states held under 2 hours - moved to microwave to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men’s bath room - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of steak on walk in freezer - operator to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

08B-47-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm, container empty. Manager replaced container 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Chili in walk in cooler. Bagged with a knot held for more than 48 hours. Establishment will take the chili out of the bag within 48 hours in the future.

03G-43-1

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, next to office.

38-07-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar.

How does Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili's Southwest 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 Southwest Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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