CHILI'S BAR & GRILL
8402 CITRUS PARK DR, Tampa FL 33625 · 7873325
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to fryers: cooked chicken wing 45 F. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Re temp chicken wing 39F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022000762 | Nov 8, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees without proof or incomplete training.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attachment missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed hose and placed into storage. Discussed vacuum breaker requirements to managers on duty.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink at front bar initially tested at 500 PPM. Manager emptied sink and refilled sanitizer solution. Retested sink at correct 200 PPM
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager stated he was aware and a work order has been placed.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked ribs. Employee removed raw bacon
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table next to fryers. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside Delfield 2-door freezer. Manager placed work order in on reachin freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table on service line. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket.
Nov 25, 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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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee put soap in hands then rinsed off without rubbing hands. Discussed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler under grill - Cold holding: raw shrimp 51 F, raw steak 49 F, raw beef burger 48 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped: raw shrimp 47 F, raw steak 42 F, raw beef burger 42 F.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves on cook line.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to fryers: cooked chicken wing 45 F. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Re temp chicken wing 39F.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at bar and 1 of 3 paper towel dispensers in men's restroom. Operator provided paper towel at bar.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of raw shrimp 46 F stored in reach-in cooler under grill. Employee stated that it was stored in room temperature on cook line for less than 30 minutes. Re temped: 44F.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia tested 500+ppm in three compartment sink at bar. Operator add water to diluted solution, tested 300ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored over three compartment sink while seasoning pork ribs. Operator discarded drink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.