Chili's

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chili's six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2) Strong leak from 3CS.
1200-23-01-.05(2)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Pasta cooling in closed, plastic containers. Discussed better cooling methods.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) Employees working with exposed food have nail polish without gloves.
1200-23-01-.02(3)
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Handle of tongs resting in RTE lemons. COS
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Containers wet stacked.
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee cell phone left on prep table.
1200-23-01-.06(3)(e)
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Mar 9, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: kitchen hand sink drain leaking
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: toilet brush leaning up against toilet paper in supply closet.
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Feb 6, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: Provide no smoking sign at entrance
Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. no thermometer observed in cooler in the bar area
1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: observed build up inside of bar coolers
86
Feb 4, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: dirty wiping cloths stored directly on cutting boards and other prep surfaces on serve line.
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean pans on clean dish rack.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on prep line have deep blackened grooves and cannot be properly sanitized at this time.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: ceiling has old grease buildup.
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Oct 31, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Pans stacked wet on storage shelf.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chili's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chili's on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

Has Chili's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chili's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chili's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.