CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #189
3501 SW 36 AVE, Ocala FL 34474 · (352)237-6611
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line chicken quesadillas 47F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At the cook line, male employee wearing gloves scratched his neck and continued working with food handling clean plates.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line, chicken wings 48F ribs 43-46F, manager moved to freezer temperatures dropped to 35F and 37F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at the server area blocked by fan and cart, manager moved all.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee T. Barrientos 12/08/2022- 12/08/2025.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers on rack in ware-washing area stored wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler cutting boards grooved. Chipped Spatula stored above triple sink, Manager discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Also exterior part of frozen margarita machine around nozzle.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Green bag openers soiled with old food debris. Manager removed for cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old sticker residue.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table near walk-in cooler entrance, Manager removed from prep table.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion bags of sausage 48F, manager moved the top portions bags to freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, chicken stored in warmer drawers no time marked at 118F and 126-129F, Manager voluntarily discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler table at the cook line, employee discarded.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath board, manager removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the server area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table, manager removed from table.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler T the cook line jalapeño sausage date marked 7/21/25.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding unit at the cook line, chicken breast 117F and 130F, per employee chicken replaced every 30 minutes, no time marked, manager voluntarily discarded all.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the server area, Lysol spray next to chips, manager moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers near prep area, manager inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the cook line (chicken station) wet wiping cloth on prep tables.
Apr 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing multi-surface cleaner stored on shelving in lobby directly beside salt, pepper, and sweetener packets. Employee removed both spray bottles from shelves beside food during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pan of shredded cheese at cookline. Manager discarded the condiment cup during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Two employee drink cups stored on shelf in back of kitchen above clean dishes. Manager discarded both cups during this inspection. 2. Several employee drink cups stored on shelf in server station beside bags of sugar.
Food stored on floor. Bag of frozen chicken on floor below shelving inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed bag of chicken on shelf during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to pan lid on dish drying rack in warewash area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with stickers still attached in prep area of kitchen.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At the cook line, male employee handle raw burgers and immediately after handle squeeze bottles of ranch, and bread. Inspector instructed to stop, washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line chicken quesadillas 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, corn 47F, pico 52F, ranch 51F, chicken 47F manager moved all items to freezer. At 10am temperatures recorded (38F). Corn dropped to 38F, pico 43F, chicken 47F(stop sale)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the bar area, spray bottle with surface cleaner on top of cup cooler, manager moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the bar area, used for dumping drinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the server station, manager provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents at the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drink on prep tables and on top of ice machine, manager moved all.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee at the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers near the cook line.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, cases on floor, manager moved off the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, scoop handle touching the cheese, manager moved the handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled, also exterior part of the margarita mix machine.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaned stacked plates at the cook line, employee moved to dish machine area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers at the cook line soiled, also microwave above ice cream cooler soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Green mop inside sink, manager inverted.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in outside back room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on rack with soft drink syrup stored. Manager removed jacket.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to fryers: chicken (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler. Soda gun in bar area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in prep area.
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.