Chilis Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chilis Grill and Bar four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.
Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Lincoln restaurant, which scores around 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken and Beef was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sanitizer motor located on the Mechanical dish washer was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good condition.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The grout throughout the kitchen area was observed is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held on ice in a non working prep unit. Prep unit was measured at 60 DF. Cheese was observed at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cheese was voluntarily disposed of. All food items were moved to working unit. Establishment has new unit on order.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The the drain under the rinse section of the dishwasher is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit, and grill draws on the cooking line. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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Dec 26, 2023
Re-Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. The establishment contacted their service company, and all equipment, plates and utensils will be cleaned in the 3-bay sink until the dishwasher is properly functioning. Please contact inspector once service is complete.
4-501.115
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the preparation units are 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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Per person in charge establishment is waiting for it to be delivered.
4-402.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout in front of the ice machine and preparation areas, are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Pictures taken see attachment.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the walk-in cooler are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of orange/lemons blade was bent and chipped. equipment was disposed during inspection.
4-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink next to dishwasher area is in poor repair (leaking). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meat tenderizer was observed with an accumulation of old food debris at the rack.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Corn on the cob and marinara sauce were observed held at between 82- 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the steam unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were reheated at the time of the inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-402.12
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: Food containers were observed chipped and broken through the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator unit and storage areas.
4-201.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the preparation units are 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following: - Fans at the walk-in cooler main and beverage; salsa preparation unit. - Inside of all refrigeration units. - Corn-chips containers. - Floor at the walk-in refrigeration unit, walk-in freezer unit. - Gaskets all units. All areas MUST be cleaned and kept free of debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor grout in front of the ice machine and preparation areas, are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Pictures taken see attachment.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the walk-in cooler are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ventilation hood system has an accumulation of grease that must be cleaned.
4-204.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen/storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the hood oven area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
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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 Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilis Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chilis Grill and Bar.
How does Chilis Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?
Chilis Grill and Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.
Has Chilis Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chilis Grill and Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.
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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