CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #155
1650 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect near quesadilla flip top, not landing on anything. Operator killed and disposed.
★ 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--2024048169 | Jul 22, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023020189 | Mar 13, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2020035188 | Jul 8, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 dishwasher touch dirty plates and then handling clean dishes without first washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held in refrigerator drawers at 48F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice packs on patties for quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on ceiling tiles at cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee mango stored in reach in freezer not identified. Operator identified container.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside sharp microwave at cook line.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered container with sautéed onions stored inside walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle, filled with blue substance, in podium by front of restaurant. Operator labeled
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell well next to ice scream chest freezer not on with ice scream scoops inside. Operator turned on
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at expo line, interior soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet used rag stored on container and not in sanitizer solution. Operator removed
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (45F @ 1453 - Ambient Cooling since 1000). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (45F @ 1453 - Ambient Cooling since 1000). See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed foods cooled down in walk in cooler with lids, preventing foods to be properly cooled down.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop for nacho chips on dirty surface. Operator placed in clean container
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in 2 door reach in cooler. Operator discarded
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple hotel pans in clean wrack, inside triple sink area still soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In triple sink area, on clean equipment rack, multiple hotel pans not properly air drying but stacked on top of each other still wet
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop behind bar. Handle buried in ice. Operator fixed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth placed on kitchen cutting board after use. Operator removed
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect near quesadilla flip top, not landing on anything. Operator killed and disposed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Underneath Flat top Flip top; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, In unit less than 4 hours. Food not portioned or prepared today. Observed drawer constantly opened next to hot grill. Operator placed in WIC for quick chill
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings (106F at 1140am to 57F at 1200pm - Heated Cooling 1000am) Observed cooked chicken wings in WIC, initially in 4 inch covered container. Operator moved to sheet pan and inside walk in freezer to cool down faster.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top stove In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook discarded water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (49F - Cold Holding); in flip top next to flat top grill. Per operator held less than three hours. Operator placed ice bags on top of cheese.
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 mandarin oranges slices in flip top cooler. Operator removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee plastic water bottle in flip top cooler. Operator removed
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop unit and prep table at cook line. Manager removed.
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.