Chili's Grill & Bar

5100 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, GA 30141

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment and linens”, showing up five times.

Chili's Grill & Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Hiram restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed servers in the server ally handling food without proper hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC provided hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple clean food containers stacked wet on shelving in dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. COS: PIC removed containers to be re-washed and placed in a manner to allow containers to drain properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee in main kitchen area preparing food while wearing watch on wrist, and employee preparing food in prep area wearing multiple bracelets on wrist. CA: With the exception of a plain wedding band, employees preparing or handling food shall not wear jewelry on hands or wrists. COS: PIC had employees remove jewelry.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will have ice machine cleaned by correct by date indicated. UPDATE: Site visit made 5/2/25. Bulk ice machine had been detailed clean. Discussed with PIC about cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple clean food containers stacked wet on shelving in dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC removed containers to be re-washed, and placed to in a manner to allow containers to drain properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks in main kitchen not in single use cups with straw and lid. CA: PIC moved employee drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers wet stacked on shelving in ware-washing area. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed site made ranch and shredded cheese on the prep top cooler cooling. CA: Placed item in the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Educated on proper cooling methods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers wet stacked on shelving in ware-washing area. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee belongings (phone, chargers, and cup) in food contact surface areas, as well as above food contact areas. CA: PIC designated areas for employee belongings.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar.

How does Chili's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Hiram?

Chili's Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hiram average of 91.

Has Chili's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar 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 Chili's Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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