Chili's Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Chili's Grill and Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Chili's Grill and Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage cabinet near restrooms, three spray bottles of cleaner stored on shelf next to toilet paper and napkins. Operator removed spray bottles from cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of warmer across from fryers on cook line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area on clean dish rack and on bottom shelf of prep table, pans stacked before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters above grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go ramekins not inverted. Operator filled over stack. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed table at front entrance of restaurant with individual cake pieces made by employee at her residence. Restaurant was selling cakes to raise money for st Jude's. Manager removed all cakes from table and stated they did not know and will not do it again. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-04-5
86
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On side of bag- in- box soda rack in server area, spray bottle of disinfectant hanging on side of rack. Manager removed from shelf and stored different. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by clean dish rack in dish area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line next to flat top grill, sliced American cheese (57F - Cold Holding). American cheese stacked higher than fill line. Manager had employee remove so cheese and return it to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying rack in dishwasher area multiple pans stacked before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in server area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, hood filters above flat top grill has build up of grease. Also, on soda machine in server area, around soda nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of middle reach in cooler on cook line has food debris at bottom.
22-16-4
52
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
35
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at server station that was opened two days prior not dated. Manager added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in dish area blocked by black cart with dishes on it.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Non lidded employee drink next to tea dispenser.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and purse next to clean silverware. Manager removed employee belongings. Employee phone charge sitting on plate on make line. Manager moved charger and took plate to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. At cleaned dish area, two dishes are melted away lid area.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents and tiles above dish area have build up of dust. Ceiling tile above pass through window in kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Next to dish area where cleaned dishes are stored, three containers have old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two tea urns at server station are uncovered. Employee added lid. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handling personnel phone while engaged in food preparation without washing hands in between tasks, manger spoke to employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked Penna pasta (44F-46F - Cold Holding) in slightly ajar bottom drawer of reach in cooler on cook line, per manager line was just set up, pasta moved to walk in cooler. individual creamers (56F - Cold Holding) at server area in kitchen sitting several inches above ice, per manager creamers where just placed in container, creamers placed on top of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Third pan filled with water inside hand wash sink in dish area, pan removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under drink station in server area. Under fryers on cook line. In walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 2 microwaves on make line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of 2 reach in coolers on cook line in kitchen. Bottom interior of 2 reach in coolers at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee on cook ,one wearing watch,employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
50
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons and limes at bar with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding) in unplugged reach in cooler on cook line, per manager cooler must have been unplugged since the night before for cleaning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding) in unplugged reach in cooler on cook line, per manager cooler must have been unplugged since the night before for cleaning. cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding) in non working reach in cooler on cook line, per employee cheesecake has been in cooler for approximately two hours, cheesecake placed in different cooler. individual creamer (58F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler in server area, per employee creamers have been in cooler for approximately one hour, ice placed on creamers, creamers retemp to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (115F-128F - Hot Holding) in warming unit above pass though window on cook line, per employee chicken has been in in warmer for approximately 2 hours, chicken reheated and placed back in warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In woman's bathroom. In dish area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside interior of ice bin at server area and bar area ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of multiple microwaves on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors of reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line near dish area. Interior of reach in coolers at bar area.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill and Bar on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill and Bar.
How does Chili's Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chili's Grill and Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chili's Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grill and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's 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 Chili's Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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