CHILI'S BAR & GRILL FT MYERS CH0143
8901 COLLEGE PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (941)481-7736
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions/peppers 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed on shallow tray to cool in walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022045832 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up knife from floor and not washing hands before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands, put on new gloves, and washed/rinsed/sanitized knife.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of outside mop sink. Operator corrected hose.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside electrical room. Educated operator on routine cleaning. Operator cleaned room.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions/peppers 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed on shallow tray to cool in walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area between dishwash area and mop sink covered with standing water. Operator called employee to clean floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside electrical room. Operator had employee clean room.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea machine soiled with mold like substance at server station.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishmachine area.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bakery spray stored next to chemical spray on Dish machine. Operator removed bakery spray.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food container lids not properly air-dried- wet nesting at dish machine area.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at bar has 500ppm+ quaternary. Operator diluted brought it to 200ppm quaternary.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped dirty dishes went straight to line to serve ready to eat plates. Discussed with operator proper handwashing procedures. Server washed his hands before start serving.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed server touched his cell phone with gloves during prep, went back to prep without washing his hand and change gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures. Server washed hands and put on new gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket stored next to open sugar container at kitchen. Operator removed it to correct storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance at server station.
Food stored on floor. Observed two chips container on floor at dry storage area. Operator removed them to correct storage.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at wait station used to rinse ladle.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust substance. Restrooms.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
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