CHILI'S #389 APOPKA FLORIDA
2425 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · (407)880-7999
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bacon with fat on cook line (88F - Hot Holding); on counter from yesterday per manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine tested 0 ppm, ran 3 times, manager changed sanitizer bucket, still tested 0 ppm, during inspection dish machine started pulling sanitizer and machine tested 100 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility has no chlorine test strips to test dish machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in-cooler
Light in walk-in-freezer has no cover over light bulb
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans have old labels on clean pans
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Raw poultry crisper station has rusted shelves
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks in standing water
Mar 2, 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
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw salmon thawed in ROP package
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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AC Vendor entered kitchen from back door, went right to soda machine on front line, scooped ice (no hand washing) and was drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area while walking through food area. Advised manager to have employees possibly get drinks for vendor. Manager had employee wash ice scoop and wiped down drink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in dressing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag on shelving with clean pans
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Small cut boards in establishment has staining
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Vent across from fryers soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in-cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board one 3 has chipped ends and cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on rack with single service items
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in service at time of inspection, 3 compartment sink set up for ware washing
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers in dry storage cracked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave zone 3 - soiled
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bacon with fat on cook line (88F - Hot Holding); on counter from yesterday per manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable egg rolls (127F - Hot Holding);. Less than 4 hours. Manager discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over make table. Manager removed.
Light not functioning. Over hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler Hood filter over combination oven
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board zone 2 stained
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing above prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Tiles in kitchen and prep area soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Zone 2 cut board cut marks
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to cooked chicken cracked Lids cracked to containers holding chips Several containers in warewashing area on clean rack cracked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in batter at poultry station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line soiled
Light not functioning over prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Zone 1 cooler has standing water
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, unused piece of equipment out back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.