Chilis Grill and Bar

1276 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Chilis Grill and Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Chilis Grill and Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dish machine is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed water clogged in floor drain under 3-bay sink in bar area. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be maintained in good repair. Service order placed at time of inspection. Schedule to be service today.

5-205.15

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knife) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved knife to 3 bay sink to washed, rinse and sanitize.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout on the floor in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Per PIC, work order has previously been placed.

6-501.11

Apr 24, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.

2-301.14

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (tomato, lettuce, bread) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. PIC voluntarily disposed of sandwich items.

3-301.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

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. New sanitizer was installed and dish machine was ran until proper concentration was achieved.

4-501.114

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sinks were observed being used as dump sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following utensils were observed improperly stored (on unclean surfaces) between uses: 1) Knife stored between units 2) Spatulas stored under equipment 3) Chip scoop stored on top equipment 4) Tongs stored in stagnant water

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The hood vents above the cook lines had grease build up 2) The fan covers in the walk-in had biofilm 3) The vents of the lettuce storage equipment had dust build up

4-602.13

May 8, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The doors to the chip unit are missing. The units must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, doors have been ordered.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout on the floor in the ware-washing area/soup hot hold area was observed in poor repair and was allowing water to pool.

6-501.11

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

4-501.114

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding

3-403.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-203.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

5-403.12

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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Chilis Grill and Bar.

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

Chilis Grill and Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chilis Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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