Chili's Grill & Bar #1002

3240 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Port Richey restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn on the cob (112F - Hot Holding) fried chicken tenders (122F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager Jason did not know the proper cooling temperatures and time

53A-10-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 8, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, corn on cob (126/131F - Hot Holding)operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler by oven -black beans (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage links (50F - Cold Holding) , operator states that all,foods were put in cooler from walk in cooler less than an hour ago, pans were over filled, all food moved back to walk in cooler. Cooler does not work and food was on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cook line by oven not working, all food on ice, some out of temperature. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel bucket in bar had too many towels, not submerged in sanitizer, operator removed some towels . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and chip box in front of sink, operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items in walk in cooler covered while cooling, operator took covers off

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Inside microwave on hot line - reach in cooler on hot line -Can opener in back prep

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No longer can read sign, operator states he will replace them.

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen and service area. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen and behind bar.

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Electronics, clothing,purses in back prep area. Operator moved them.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked food containers.

14-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chili's Grill & Bar #1002?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grill & Bar #1002.

How does Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Chili's Grill & Bar #1002's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 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 Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grill & Bar #1002 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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