CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
2220 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 786.243.8902
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in the dishwasher area not touching dishes.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (126F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted next to ice cream cooler at expo line, employee moved spoons to dishwashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of utensils paper bags by walk in cooler entrance. Operator removed personal item during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line engaging food preparation wearing jewelry. Manager coached employee, and employee removed jewelry during inspection.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack by dishwashing area.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching apron, while cooking. Manager coached employee on washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in the dishwasher area not touching dishes.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed broken floor kitchen line soap not dispensing. Manager fixed soap dispenser.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled in the inside. Operator replaced microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen area wall soiled at the end of the line.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy chicken (159F - Cooking) at cook line, employee placed chicken on fryer to properly cook.; crispy chicken (168F - Cooking)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler, also at cook line under equipment.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food residue on clean plastic container on shelves by 3 compartment sink, Manager removed from shelves to dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler by expo area. Employee starts to clean during inspection.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on cooked rice container at cook line, as per manager over 24 hours.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer. Also observed at preparation area under tables and equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed near to walk in cooler entrance. Employee clean it during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above cooked pork ribs on cart inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (124F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee reheated food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Manager printed out and posted during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door near office.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on drawers at cook line.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by cook line. Manager discarded.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee bussing tables and then proceeded to serve food and no hand wash, instructed Manager and employee on properly food handling procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per MOD less than 3 hours. Employee proceeded to moved cheese.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working at the cook line near wings station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler at the cook line.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at the cook line, employee replaced with a clean solution.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near to dishwasher area. Also at preparation area near walk in cooler entrance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed from soda machine at expo 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.