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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #216

3980 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-859-7350

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304002
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs over sauté peppers in walk in cooler operator removed sauté peppers to another self.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Handbag on single service cups in dry storage area, Car keys prep area next to the cook line, operator r removed items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, on around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at drain area near soft drink station in service station.
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
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
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on black board on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases in walk in freezer floor, manager removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper area of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment in dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to fryers.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on dessert unit, employee placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cookline near salad station.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda gun at bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. And floors in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink near cookline.
Basic/23-03-4

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.