CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
1675 W 49 ST UNIT 1504, Hialeah FL 33012 · 972 239 8884
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings at warmer chicken wings (126F - Hot Holding), placed 40 minutes ago. Manager discarded chicken wings.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at bar area, hand sink used as a dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to dispense shredded cheese, no handle, inside prep refrigerated table at kitchen. Operator discarded cup.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle water inside reach in freezer. Operator discarded bottle.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw hamburger patties, handle ready to eat food when plating food. Manager coached cook on proper glove use and hand washing.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); operator diluted with water Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on prep area used.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put phone away, put gloves on without washing hands first, and started working with food items. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at food warmer kitchen chicken strips (120F) placed 45 minutes ago. Manager reheated chicken on frier, chicken strips (180F)
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under prep tables at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings at warmer chicken wings (126F - Hot Holding), placed 40 minutes ago. Manager discarded chicken wings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, food residue inside sink by ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of table at kitchen. Manager removed cell phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at preparation area and ware washing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ins walk in freezer ice on floor.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a squidgy part inside at hand wash sink at front washing machine area. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraints while preparing food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen floor area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at wash machine area.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back of the restaurant.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across frying station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and at preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment at kitchen.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside shredded cheese with handle in contact with product at serve station. Manager placed upwards the handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed preparation areas ceiling tiles dusty and with food stains.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on ware washing and preparation areas.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken containers and lids on drying rack at ware washing area. Manager discarded broken containers and lids.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong inside raw beef, handle touching beef. Manager replaced tong and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. O fan cover inside walk in cooler dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at drying racks
Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked ribs inside walk in coy no covered.manager covered containers.
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