Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Sebring facility scores 74, putting Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and touching ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager coached employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the containers stacked wet at the dish area shelving.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar missing the handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall and fixtures behind the flat grill with a grease buildup.
36-27-5
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bartender eating behind the bar. Manager redirected employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard, manager had employee add guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) corrected to 50Ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed waitstaff wash wooden trivets in handsink with soap only then place trivets on waitstaff line and continue to touch clean equipment. Manager corrected staff and trivets were sent through dishwash. Hands were washed in handsink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water standing on floor in dry storage area where soda lines are. Management stated repair ticket is in and had area squeegeed. Management states water is coming from soda lines.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed water condensation dripping from air vent at dishwash area..
36-68-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink at back prep not functional. GM states that the repair ticket is in with management. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager ring and hung the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to dishes at clean dish dry storage. Manager moved to rewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
50
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.and missing from outside hose Bibb.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun with heavy black slime on interior of gun and in holster. Manager cleaned gun. Instructed employee to break down all and clean each night. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters not tight fitting leaving gaps at cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with old debris on interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not clean. Manager states Friday night is scheduled cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed asparagus stored over ready to eat salad dressing in walk-in in cooler. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at prep area handsink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Found at 100 corrected to 200. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster lid broken not close able.
33-16-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager rearranged to promoate air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tiles with grout receded and holding water in grout lines.
36-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
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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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Sebring?
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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