CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #154
813 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.424.7956
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect in kitchen area, not landing, manager killed and cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024002042 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at the cook line with food to be served to customers. Operator stored properly.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 29, 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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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect in kitchen area, not landing, manager killed and cleaned and sanitized.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in beer cooler. Additionally in bar area and under ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm), management made new solution to 200-400PPM.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection 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 cajun shrimp (125-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour operator placed in oven to reheat. Rechecked 178F
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with parm cheese in flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Nov 14, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed homemade ranch dressing cold held at 46F in delfield refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed dressing in freezer for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen in front of the reach in freezer. The operator states a work order has been placed.
Mar 20, 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 hot held at 120F in steam table. Per operator, corn reheat in microwave to 135F and above then transfer to steam table 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Corn over stocked in container. Operator reheat corn to 166F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vent in dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in sharp microwave at cookline.
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler drawer per operator held less than three hours. Operator voluntary discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (115F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at fry station per operator held less than one hour. Operator voluntary discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to mop sink. Operator provided.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with cooked penne pasta. Operator removed.
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