CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
6550 COLONNADE, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-639-6881
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
— 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. Corn salsa 45F manager discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019031114 | May 3, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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. Chemical dish washer machine was testing 0ppm. Retest and change out the chemical solution and let the dish washer machine run for about 5 to 10 mins. And it's reading 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer had a a disposal glove stored in the sink. Operator removed gloves from sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer not having a paper towels. Manager had it refilled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent in dish area is damaged and crack
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink next to ice machine and hand wash sink at bar area pipe is leaking
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager place wet wiping cloth into solution
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager thinks it is salt that is not labeled. Manager had it discarded
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. MOD clean and wipe down the exterior of dish washer machine
Observed server station microwave interior is soiled from old food debris. MOD clean and wipe down the interior of microwave.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male bathroom door
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Fry cooler not in use at the time of inspection.
Deflector panel cracked in the microwave in zone 3.
Light not functioning in the dry storage area.
Moderate accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Walk in freezer floor entrance tiles cracked.
Aug 6, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line Is soiled between the cutting grooves. Operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer 2 door gasket is torn and a zone 2 pasta and burger station reach in cooler drawers is gaskets is in poor repair
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line changing gloves but not washing hands before putting on new gloves after leaving cook line. Employee is re-educated. Employee corrected
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located by the kitchen entrance is soiled with dust
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items stored on rack that has drying equipment. At ware washing station. Operator corrected
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not fully close door gaskets are in poor repair. Operator stated they have parts in order for the gaskets.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil in kitchen not stored 6 inches off floor. Operator corrected
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at entrance of walk in freezer
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn salsa 45F manager discarded.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mixer stick
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. One posted April 2022.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in contact with raw chicken.
Soda holster lightly soiled.
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.