Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink bar Quaternary 500++ Recheck 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing lids in hand wash sink in bar. Operator counseled employee **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils. Dirty cambro stored with clean dishes. Operator removed to be rewatched **Corrective Action Taken**
24-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryers oil on floor Walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by salad table
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over salad make table
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee working with avocados with stickers still on. Employee washed avocados **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator talked to employee and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher He put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine Operator removed water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of drawers of flat top grill soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of reach in cooler bar
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In walk in cooler on shelf Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Handled raw burgers, took off gloves and no handwash before new gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used cell phone and did not wash hands and change gloves
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline raw chicken 45F all 3 pans in drawers in cooler by flat top grill. Operator said from overnight. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding)bottom of Maketable in server area by to go doors.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline raw chicken 45F all 3 pans in drawers in cooler by flat top grill. Operator said from overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utilizing designated sink on plan review as a dump sink. Showed operator plans and they will no longer use as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In server area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In server area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back prep area. Flat top grill
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By breading station hole in wall
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cover to ice cream freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile loose in kitchen by oven, when stepped on water oozes out.
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood over themalizer
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In server area Emailed copy to operator
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under makeline in kitchen
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor under hot holding unit **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in server area. No caps on beverage cups/lids holder. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bags of sugar in server area.
02D-01-5
19
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Blender in bar area.
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls by salad area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In kitchen by hot holding bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in jalapenos make table between oven and grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry reach in freezer soiled across from breading station. Standing water in reach in cooler by hot holding pans Under toaster.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blue cheese dressing in reach in cooler closest to fryers. Wing sauce walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom conveyor oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink in server area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishmachine.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer for fries.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on dish rack not inverted so dripping from upper rack occurs on clean dishes. Salad prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on salad bin torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by prep area, wing station, Fry freezer.
14-69-4
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 of the three waste receptacles not covered - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water under flat top grill and reach in cooler on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on far right of cook line by fyers - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is missing - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, in back prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
67
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ underneath equipments/ WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer./ cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ check all
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./ cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./ employee hand sink faucet leaking water
29-11-4
64
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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five 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 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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