Chilis Grill and Bar

50 Highland Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Chilis Grill and Bar has three inspections in the public record. On May 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “proper hot holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for East Providence restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 116 - 132 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken was reheated to 165 degrees F and returned to hot hold unit. Hot hold temperature was increased, and temperatures are to be carefully monitored.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, fruit slicer, veggie dicer/slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (chicken) was observed held at ( 122 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken was re heated to 165 during inspection

3-501.16(A)

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Small lowboy unit on service line was observed with an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing in this unit observed with a temperature of 43 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call placed. Ice added to top wells (for the night shift) to decrease ambient to proper temperature. No TCS foods to be stored overnight in this unit until it has a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: One of the cutting boards observed to be very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chilis Grill and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chilis Grill and Bar on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chilis Grill and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chilis Grill and Bar.

How does Chilis Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Chilis Grill and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Providence average of 79.

Has Chilis Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilis Grill and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chilis Grill and 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 Chilis Grill and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chilis Grill and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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