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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

5705 NW 173 DR, Miami Lakes FL 33015 · 8217064

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328728
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 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 →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016027841Jun 6, 2016Jul 8, 2016$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed salmon (50/48F - Cooling); covered with a plastic lid, operator uncovered.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above preparation table next to cleaned dishes, operator removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing ribs in standing water, operator open the cold water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath of ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Feb 27, 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dishwasher machine are.
Basic/36-34-5
Reach-in freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 30, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Cardboard box used as garbage container. At the cook line.
Basic/33-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ice machine and hand sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube inside hand sink, operator cleaned it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 14, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher machine area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line and walk in freezer floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled.
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.