Chilli's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
47
Score
Chilli's Grill & Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill onions (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator add bag of ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee personal drink Located cook line area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
47
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (82F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Located at cook line area. Operator stored inside hot holding unit to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer quaternary. Operator labeled during inspection located bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bar area.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen and inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
70
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Dec 1, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal cups stored inside hand wash sink bar area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tony Dalmatia, Willie Gondon.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilli's Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilli's Grill & Bar on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilli's Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chilli's Grill & Bar.
How does Chilli's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chilli's Grill & Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chilli's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chilli's Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chilli's 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 Chilli's Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilli's Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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