Chili's Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Chili's Grill & Bar, located at 2133 Lavista Rd in Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on March 5, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 70, with two major and three minor violations noted. Previous inspections for this establishment have also generally fallen into the moderate risk category.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored on clean on the dish rack with food residue present. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes were removed and placed in the dish pit to be scrubbed and re-washed
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris present along the side table can opener stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Can opener removed and placed in the dish pit
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed several stand along and prep top cutting boards heavily stained and scored. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several gaskets, holders and bottom of reach-in coolers with food debris build-up present. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several gaskets, holders and bottom of reach-in coolers with food debris build-up present. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up along the racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles near the walk-in cooler holding standing water. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the door handle of the walk-in freezer in disrepair. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies and gnats upon entering the main kitchen near the server station. CA: Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired inspection report (92/A) posted during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed several stand along and prep top cutting boards heavily stained and scored. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied discarded the tea and stripped the machine apart and deep cleaned the inside during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a roll of paper towel and a chemical spray bottle stored on the hand sink behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC complied and removed items into designated areas
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs in direct contact with raw chicken inside the reach-in cooler drawer. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed the tongs and washed and sanitized during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several plastic containers stacked wet on the dish rack in the dish pit during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to properly air-dry before stacking. COS: PIC complied and created a pyramid stack during time of inspection to allow air-flow
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation along the fans inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee rinse off a knife at the hand sink. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee properly wash and sanitized the knife in the dish pit during time of inspection
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed side table can opener with food residue stored clean. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed inside the dish pit to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several plastic food containers with food debris stored as clean on the drying rack. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed dishes and placed inside the dish pit to be properly washed and sanitized during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2023 food service permit posted in public view during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current permit in public view
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several plastic containers stacked wet on the dish rack in the dish pit during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to properly air-dry before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris build-up along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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