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CHILI'S

3495 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 786-606-7240

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats167
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428505
Grade history
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken 120F chicken was covered with a lid in steam table
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on rack with plastic bags above prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry rack next to triple sink. Operators began removing containers from each other for proper air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in cooler across flat top.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar.
Basic/14-33-4
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in sink. Operator hung mop up to properly air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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Sep 16, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Person in charge placed order for measuring device during inspection.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed near dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature dish machine rinse gauge inoperable. Person in charge called repair technician during inspection.
Basic/16-38-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cooler drawers at cook cook line soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken 120F chicken was covered with a lid in steam table
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer kegs in front of hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in bar handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.