Chili's Grill & Bar #636

4145 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Chili's Grill & Bar #636, located at 4145 Austell Rd in Austell, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 3, 2025. This inspection identified two critical and three minor violations, including issues with cold and hot holding temperatures, as well as the proper storage and handling of utensils. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.

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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Nov 3, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several food items cold holing in prep/grill area in coolers above 41F in main kitchen (*See asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: Food out of temperature less than 4-hours per PIC; food placed in WIF to rapidly cool to 41F-see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders stored in hot table hot holding at below 135F in prep/grill area of main kitchen (**see asterisks). C/A: All TCS foods hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Chicken tenders reheated to above 165F; see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean wet dishes stacked and wet nested along dish rack in ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed ceiling and fan grates of WIC in main kitchen soiled with dirt and debris. 2. Observed shelving above and below heat lamp serving line in prep/grill area and server area heavily soiled with accumulated food residue and splatter. 3. Observed chip machine in server area near door heavily encrusted with food residue and deposits. 4. Observed microwaves (3) heavily soiled with food splatter and debris in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. *Notice of violation will be issued if violations are observed for the 3rd consecutive inspection.*
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed employee coats and purses stored on dry storage shelving in contact with boxes of single use foil sheets and salt. 2. Observed employee bag and jacket stored on lower shelving in contact with packaged straws in server area under counter. COS: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Employee belongings stored in office.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)