Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar

7385 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 328186507

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar has seven inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer in dry storage next to crackers and pasta. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Operator cleaned. Reach in cooler gasket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in cooler at prep area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the corner of cook line. Wall in the kitchen

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.

24-08-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream utensil's in dipper well turned off. Operator immediately turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vents on ceiling by ice machine

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of cups on floor under shelf in dry storage. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. C.S.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on expo. Manager filled. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Shelves in walk-in freezer

14-10-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream well of. Manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees drink in reach in freezer. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Staff turned on the side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide cleaner on shelf with cup lids and straws. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in back of kitchen 89F operator adjusted temperature 105F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at server station filled with water and towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment on cook line and bar area.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwave ovens on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

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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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar.

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

Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando 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 five 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 two times per year on average.

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