CHILI'S #139
9600 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-845-4929
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop cooler at salsa station - Plant Foods (53F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer, temps taken at 10am were 39F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have old labels on them.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put beard guard on without washing hands before touching the food. Discussed with him and he washed hands properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler on fry side, manager removed and put on sheet tray and into walk in cooler, checked temperature and it is now at 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by entrance paper towel dispenser was not working and operator changed battery
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee had bracelets on while engaged in food preparation, manager told her to remove it
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grouting between wall and floor cracked and gaps occurred.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator 5030-105 Form;
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing at hand sink in front line. Operator posted it new sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer taps exterior soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut onion without washing before cutting, discussed proper procedure with employee and managers. Employee washed onions
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Gaps on floor and wall joint in storage room
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cutting tomatoes. Operator moved prepped vegetables to above unwashed produce.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop cooler at salsa station - Plant Foods (53F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer, temps taken at 10am were 39F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket at expo > 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail under visor, operator put hair up
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket at expo, touching wood platters, operator moved to bottom shelf
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.