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CHILI'S #376

385 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Bch FL 32250 · (904)285-8557

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2611746
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored in cooler in bar area. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry rack stacked a wet nesting. Manager removed dishes to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in walk in freezer soiled with debris. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in prep area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 employee handling toppings for hamburger, pickles, tomatoes and lettuce with bare hands to be served. Inspector intervened with employee and manager regarding proper handling for ready to eat foods. Manager had employee discard items and washhands and place gloves on.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of Queso (103F - Hot Holding) on top of thermal soup heating machine. Manager placed bag inside of heating unit.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed on the chemical side of splitter. Manager removed from chemical side and placed on the non chemical side of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near dish machine dusty.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on drying rack stacked wet nesting. Manager removed and stored to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed rodent device stored next to containers on dry rack. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on dry storage rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted on storage rack. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on equipment in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry storage rack. Manager will remove and place in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on dry rack storage.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of white milk not date marked. Observed 1/2 gallon of chocolate milk not date marked. Manager stated that milk was opened Tuesday evening. Manager placed date mark of milks.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened bottle of water on table next to soda station. Manager removed and discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans on dry rack wet nesting Manager will remove and properly air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household wasp/ Hornet killer located in office. Manager will remove from premises.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on service line at 65F. Manager removed pan and found out there was no ice under shredded cheese pan. Manager stated cheese was placed on line about an hour prior to. Manager placed ice under shredded cheese pan.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on clean drying rack wet nesting. Manager will remove containers and place back through Dish machine and place to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap provided at handwash sink located in kitchen. Manager stated needed batteries. Manager replaced batteries in soap dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled on cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso on cook line at 123F being held hot on steam table. Employee removed to reheat queso. Took second temperature of queso at 179F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents soiled through out kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated shelves are on order.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

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.