Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed water heater room floor soiled.
36-73-4
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda on the back of the nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area; no contact with food or food contact surface.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of Dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled on cook line. Operator asked employee to wipe down.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at cook line not functioning properly. As per operator, technician was called and they're coming to fix or replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer where ice cream is helped next to office. Observed small build up of ice in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack old labels on containers. Operator put into sink to be washed and removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in dry storage area forks face up. Operator changed order and inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall near prep sink with dust.
36-27-5
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Reach in cooler in front of the flat top grill: marinara sauce (49F - Cooling). As per operator, prepped the day before, placed inside the walk in cooler, and put inside the reach in cooler the next morning.
01B-38-5
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 0ppm). Operator fixed during the inspection. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler in front of the flat top grill: marinara sauce (49F - Cooling). As per operator, prepped the day before, placed inside the walk in cooler, and put inside the reach in cooler the next morning.
03D-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By the office with ice cream.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. As per operator p, the additional room is used for employees/meetings. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag on onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: At time of Callback inspection the license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: At time of callback inspection the license with the Division is for 217 seats, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Operator still working on it. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
May 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: At time of Callback inspection the license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans do not match the current layout of the establishment. The establishment has added a crew/party room nearby the exit door by the restrooms ( 48 additional chairs and 8 tables), the wall by the bar has been removed, the hand washing sink in the bar area has been removed ( observed pipes capped off in the wall where the hand washing sink was located) and by take out area the hand washing sink was removed.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar area: soda gun nozzle soiled with mold-like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. hand washing sinks: Bar area and the take out area by the drink machine.
31A-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on the shelves in the ware wash area and the prep area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator.
51-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in flip-top reach-in freezer by the dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Cooked pasta (45 F - Cold Holding ) shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) As per manager were stored inside of the walk in cooler two days ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler. Cooked pasta (45 F - Cold Holding ) shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) As per manager were stored since the walk in cooler two days ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Runner station.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at the time of the inspection walk in cooler being repaired
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groggy cutting board at reach in cooler in from of frying station.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees shoes on storage shelf next to syrup at storage area. Manager removed shoes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in front of walk in freezer. Manager removed bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between both preparation tables at cook line. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at cookline. Manager removed cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. On top of oven.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
33
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. back area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip-top reach in in freezer lid, hinge missing. Observed the lid resting against the wall. Operator place the lid on the top of the reach in freezer. Put in service ticket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream inside the reach in freezer by the dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) at the bar area, operator added sanitizer to solution, observed 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) stored in the cook line next to the oven, operator discarded food. Observed cooked chicken wings (60F - Cold Holding) stored inside the prep cooler located by fryers operator placed food in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (109F - Hot Holding) stored on shelf as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the dishwasher area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 69F, reach in cooler located next to the oven.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on top of prep table.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag on top of CO2 tanks.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area, operator mop floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled with food debris, hand washing sink located in the prep area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed lettuce reach in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at the wait station area.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with towel, manager coached employee, employee placed silverware in the dishwasher area to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213.
How does Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 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 Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilis Southwest Grill&Bar#213 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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