Chili's Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
61
Score
Chili's Grill and Bar, located at 7621 Fm 1960 Rd W in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on 2025-09-18 with a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations, including issues with refrigerated storage, rapid cooling of TCS foods, and the use of hair restraints by employees. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Oct 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Sep 18, 2025 Inspection
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (21° c) to 41°f (5°c) or below within 6 hours.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(02)a
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Employee not maintaining a high degree of personal cleanliness / not conforming to good hygienic practices.
(corrected on site)
20-21.09(d)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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