CHILI'S BAR & GRILL BAY MEADOWS CH0240
9500 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · (904)739-2476
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed One live roach on floor on cook line. Employee killed and discarded roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 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. Dish machine 0 ppm. Chlorine. Manager discovered air bubble in line. Manager Cleared line. 100 ppm. Final cycle.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Box of chips on top of food make table in kitchen. (Exposed ready to eat foods wings, egg rolls ). Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled reach in cooler. Prep line.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing room in base of Drawer Cooler.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishmachine is testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Highest temperature achieved at dish level was 154F. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit is serviced.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server areas salsa station across from cookline ranch, ranch, cheese, salsa at 48-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 50F. Unit last in temperature over 5 hours ago per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server area salsa station across from cookline ranch, ranch, cheese, guacamole, salsa at 48-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 50F. Unit last in temperature over 5 hours ago per person in charge.
Wastewater on ground. Observed waste water on ground in dumpster enclosure near grease receptacle and in drain located in enclosure. Person in charge states is due to grease trap repair, has work order in, due to be repaired by 3.26.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishware stacked on cart wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at dish pit, in walk in cooler.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean dishware in dish pit area. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over ribs and steak to be served under a consumer advisory on speed rack. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in burger station stored above fill line at 53F. Person in charge removed excess.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dispenser out of soap at dish pit. Dispenser not functioning at bar. Person in charge provided soap at both sinks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles with damage at wall at dish pit hand wash sink. Person in charge states has work order in. Also, floors of external storage shed with debris buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean dishware items with old label residue. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups in dispenser with no lid. Person in charge added inverted cup during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink in bar with leak. Water leaking from pipe at server line. Pipe was not connected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection.
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at soup station at 53F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Moved to time for remaining time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer at 130F corn in double pan in warmer at 129F. Person in charge discarded corn. Person in charge began reheating chicken reheated to 171F per person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease buildup on interior of chip warmer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working at establishment during inspection with expired training.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean pans wet nesting in dish pit area.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell with scoops in water not on. Person in charge turned on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Shelf under margarita machine with debris buildup. Person in charge states has new one on order.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups not inverted or protected. Person in charge added lids during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of sauce reach in cooler unit.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cheese held on time on line with no time mark. Person in charge states was prepped around 11:15am. Discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer drawers at 118-120F. Person in charge discarded. Recommend holding on time in lieu of temperature if unit is not holding product 135F or above.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees with expired training.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over walk in cooler. Also, observed condensation accumulation/dripping on ceiling of walk in cooler. Also, observed evidence of water damage on ceiling of storage shed. Also, floors under server line on soda dispenser side with debris buildup. Also, standing water observed on floor under shelving in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in bar area, on walls in booths, on duct work in dining room. Person in charge states due to combination of hvac issues and leak in roof causing moisture issues.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan guard of microwave on line with debris buildup, delaminating. Also, margarita machine leaking causing buildup of brown liquid under machine in bar area.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well barely dripping at server line. Water turned on to sufficient velocity.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in storage shed out back with dry storage. Person in charge states has work order in.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee use hand wash sink with only water, didn't utilize cleaning solution.
Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed bar sink in used wastewater draining around drain and on to floor. Person in charge fixed on site. Person in charge offered to call plumber to provide a sturdy solution to prevent possible further issues.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda nozzles at server line soda machine. Observed mold like substance on soda dispenser behind bar, closest to door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed far right microwave with ceiling plate. Observed gasket in ice machine breaking and touching ice. Person in charge removed gasket. Also observed duct tape around vents on dish machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed red scoop handle in pasta drawer in contact with pasta.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on top portion of heating element. Observed dust build up on screen near fryer station. Observed buildup of grease and debris on hood filters. Observed mold like substance on exterior of gasket where it meets door on middle low boy, under steam well. Observed soda plates on soda machine on server line with mold like substance build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed whole avocados being cut with sticker still on each.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with solution on prep table next to oven.
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed at front service line. Operator stated the back door was opened awhile when the new reach-in coolers were installed and old equipment removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator removed cheese to place in walk-in-cooler to chill. Discussed with operator about the heat coming from the grill when the lid gets opened on the flip top reach-in cooler. Operator moved cooler over a little away from grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, underside of shake machine above spindles in bar area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store large pitcher. Employee removed large pitcher from hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in handicap stall in women's restroom. Operator sprayed some deodorizer in restroom.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on soiled towel at back of uniform. Operator discussed handwashing with employee.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese stick in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed One live roach on floor on cook line. Employee killed and discarded roach
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) in bar area. Operator emptied solution and remade and retested at 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board in kitchen soiled/ stained. Also, underside of shake machine in bar area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at both dispensers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to ice machine. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer with chicken on cook line soiled.
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