Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
64
Score
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar has been inspected seven times since 2022. Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar was last inspected on Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in kitchen reach in coolers with food debris build up on back sides of handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed drink pitchers on drying shelf not inverted upside down. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, cutting boards with groove marks on them.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros on drying shelf wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar, grey gaskets on reach in keg coolers soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed cambros with some old food debris on outside bottom.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cambros, on drying shelf with old labels stuck on them. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans Mandarin Oranges on dry storage shelf with dents at seam. Observed operator remove and dis guard, **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some stained cutting boards in kitchen,
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed asparagus in reach in freezer un covered. Observed operator pulling and covering.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket not stored hung up to dry. Observed operator ringing Out of Office mop and storing properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros not inverted on drying shelf
24-05-4
64
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage behind cooked chicken and coleslaw. Operator placed in front at Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at 2 of the splitters.
29-42-4
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. Observed signature by employees but not permit holder.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing at prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at bar. Operator placed in another clean sanitizer container off the floor.
21-38-4
50
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food cooked in a microwave oven not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator reheated pre cooked chicken only cooked to chicken (125 F - Cooking) Operator discarded and recooked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-77-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside soda nozzle behind bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Stall door in mens room lock is broken and cannot be secured for use.
32-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in cooler drawers on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy build up of grease on exhaust hood on cooks line. Repeat from 06-13-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer. Repeat from 06-13-2022 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At ice cream station.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like build up on reach in cooler drawer gaskets on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bacon bits in dry storage not covered. Operator covered food. . Repeat from 06-13-2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. In kitchen area.
36-65-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar.
How does Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chili's Southwest Grill & 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 Southwest Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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