Chili's Grille & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Chili's Grille & Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Plant City restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar has accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has bottles of liquor stored in sink. Bartender removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun at main bar leaking
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in dish area
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Walk in cooler racks soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Manager remade bucket. Tested at 100ppm
21-08-4
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
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. Steam well: marinara (120F - Hot Holding). Employee added cold water to refill and forgot to turn up temperature. Manager reheated to 163f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies landing on three compartment sink 1 fly on fryer station chicken cooler 1 fly on half pan lid Manager began eradicating flies **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some buildup on metal guard **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By fryer station. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of RAID on cook line by sani bucket across from salad station. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door unable to close on its own. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed cook plate French fries with bare hand. Discussed with manager that employee needs to wear gloves or use tongs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed case of fries encased in ice that was leaking from condenser in walk in freezer **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed knotted bags of cooked rice in walk in cooler, and a knotted bag of cooked rice reheating in thermalizer, with prep date of Wednesday 9-11 and use by Tuesday 9-17. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door unable to fully close on own, allowing for hot air to go inside of unit **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor and around condenser **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dipperwell broken in server station
14-11-5
95
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Left dispenser at hand sink next to ice mchine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vicki Sharer expired 7-12-2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda gun at bar has debris on nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager was able to find company policy and signed copies only have the big 5 on them
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers and racks have build up of dust and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Observed employee bottle of water in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. To left side of three compartment sink
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By condenser and on floor
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
52
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. System is down and currently cannot get access to employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the bar area 86 degrees. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cup on counter prep table near can opener. Employee removed drinking cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler pickles removed from floor**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor near to hand sink across from fryers Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Grille & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Grille & Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Grille & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chili's Grille & Bar.
How does Chili's Grille & Bar compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Chili's Grille & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Chili's Grille & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Grille & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Grille & 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 Grille & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Grille & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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