CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #142
6302 NW 9 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954.776.6837
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees slice American cheese (49F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026003162 | Nov 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023025350 | Apr 12, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2022056777 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Administrative 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 →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (45-46F - Cold Holding) on speed rack per operator out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station chicken tenders (125-135F - Hot Holding); fried boneless chicken breast (120-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated in fryer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle of tongs in contact with raw salmon. Operator removed
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (117-125F - Hot Holding) on cook line hot holding unit,per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in freezer to cool. chicken nuggets (122-130F - Hot Holding) operator reheated in fryer.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled at the bar
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Salad station.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees slice American cheese (49F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.located wait station Paper towels jammed operator fixed Priority: Intermediate
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with shredded cheese in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at wait station. Operator turned on water. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Employee clean and sanitized Priority: Basic
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn on the cob (110F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer condenser pipe line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Sep 5, 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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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over kegs of beef in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler cooked chicken (41-45F - Cold Holding) over stack in container per employee removed from walk-in cooler to flip top cooler. Operator placed chicken to be heated to 165F Observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than three hours not portion or prepared today operator placed ice pack on macaroni and cheese
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.employee clean and sanitized
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several containers in front of handwashing sink at prep station area. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in back dish area. Operator hung up.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves touch and move garbage can. Then without removing gloves or washing hands continued to prep food. Spoke to employee and manager about hand washing procedures, employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw burgers stored above kegs of beer in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on counter in food preparation area. Employee removed cellphone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ribs on the floor in freezer. Manager corrected to proper storage area, on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under microwave on cook line soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Employee removed.
Tongs handle in contact with lemons. Employee rearranged.
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.