CHILI'S BAR AND GRILL
13359 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33778 · 7275813557
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From warmer on cooks line. Operator placed on grill to reheat. Re temp chicken at 3:45pm a. grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding) 168f
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One employee Megan with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Cooler gaskets soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of belt oven soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler behind bar, new cooler already on order
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From warmer on cooks line. Operator placed on grill to reheat. Re temp chicken at 3:45pm a. grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding) 168f
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2023.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons and limes not covered in bar area. Operator covered items.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by carts in back food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Carts relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in food prep area in back kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food ( raw chicken) and rim of the container in drawer at cook line. Manager removed tongs
Single-service articles ( gloves) stored next to handwashing exposed to splash next to freezer. Reviewed with manager
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at expo line. Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in dry-storage area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Operator stored bucket on bottom shelf of table.
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