CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
2005 E WEST PKWY, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-264-8412
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 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. One fly on light shield at kitchen entrance by dishroom.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 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 — 4 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for cook in kitchen. Manager supplied beard guard for employee.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by breading station is inoperable. Manager states it is leaking and scheduled for repairs.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by office is in the recharge zone.
Jul 7, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed one employee handle raw shrimp and one employee handle raw beef. Both employees removed gloves and placed new gloves on and began to work with ready to eat food without washing hands first. Establishment utilizes "burger mitts" to handle raw product and found supply depleted. Employee replenished supply. Manager notified employees of proper hand washing and employees washed hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Cody M, expired on 5/3/2025 and for Eugene W, hired 3/26/2025.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple stacked pans on cart in dish room with water between the pans. Manager separated the stacks to air dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed around door of walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on right side of dumpster.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed around door of walk in freezer and exterior wall to the right.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top and sides of two middle microwaves in kitchen are soiled.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Boiler report not posted in riser/boiler room.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Bottom of walls in disrepair in outside room with water tank. Door in disrepair towards bottom with hole present for outside storage area holding single-service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have grease build up. Underside of shelving at steam table area in kitchen is soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interiors at bottom drawers of salad set up in middle of make line and interior of cooler at far end of make line are soiled.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Left metering faucet hand wash sink in men's room not operational. Operator states needs new sensor and repair was suppose to be completed this morning.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed water tank in outside storage room with 130 gallon capacity. Operator states she has company facilities department coming tomorrow and will address the boiler certificate process with facilities.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in three compartment sink in the bar tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Employee remade solution to 375ppm quaternary ammonium.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing on far microwave across from oven. Operator states part has already been ordered.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent at front of dishroom with debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up around fans in walk in freezer. Repair order has been placed. Repair will take time as new threshold for the door is being fabricated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging on bottom oven door handle. Operator moved all to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top and interior door of far right microwave on cook line is soiled.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Left hand wash sink in men's restroom not coming on and staying on for minimum of 15 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pouches of sauces thawing under hot running water. Operator removed sauces and placed under refrigeration.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 350ppm quaternary ammonium.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed heater in outside storage room with a 130 gallon capacity. No boiler report available. Operator unaware it is a boiler.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager adjusted machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Manager spoke with employee, employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on light shield at kitchen entrance by dishroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House-made avocado ranch in reach in cooler across from fryers at 51F. Prep label states made on 9/8. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler across from fryers at 48F. Wings placed in reach in cooler 3.5 hours prior. Manager moved wings to walk in freezer. Temperature approximately 30 minutes later at 36F. Coleslaw in reach in cooler across from toaster at 46F at 2:10. Per employee, coleslaw placed in cooler at 9:00. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pans on shelving by toaster/melter have heavy black debris and food debris. Blue glass racks holding clean glasses by soda machine have accumulation of debris in crevices.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls under dishmachine and around pre-rinse area are soiled. Floor under ice machine is soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean dish storage rack in dishroom above clean dishes. Manager moved beverage to appropriate location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of reach in cooler next to chicken cooler in kitchen are soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Reach in cooler gasket under steam well in kitchen is soiled. Reach in cooler gasket across from toaster soiled. Plating around soda nozzles has accumulation of debris. Outdoor grease bin has accumulation of debris/grease on top and sides of bin. Sides and front of reach in freezer next to fryers are soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in kitchen below chicken wing cooler. Manager moved off the floor.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed in mechanical room outside back exit with water capacity of 130 gallons. Notified manager who stated will obtain boiler certificate as required.
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.