Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee handles sliced cheese with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Coffee containers under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Doorframe and interior.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler. Wait-station.
29-49-6
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee handled personal cell phone with same gloves then handled raw hamburger meat. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am. Discarded by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am. Discarded by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am.
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on side of dry goods room.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor Ice buildup by fan and door frame in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In use whisk u dear paper towels dispenser at wait-station. Moved by manager.
10-04-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gaskets torn.
14-36-5
37
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use lids on floor under Hand wash sink. Moved by manager for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
78
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked chicken placed in time holder not time marked. Placed about 15 mins ago Person In Charge started digital timer. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt bags for water softener on floor in storage room. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Cutting board on top of ice machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Minor standing water in base of kitchen coolers. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vaccum breaker at faucet by rear kitchen.
29-34-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned pans stored on soiled cart. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked pans by dry rack. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters at cookline. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at75°. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of wait-station cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prepline. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
58
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
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 Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
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 seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Southwest 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 Southwest Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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