CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
2703 SE HWY 70, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-993-3471
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of ribs that exceeded the date mark and expired last Thursday-11/13/25 on the cook line, operator voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021025798 | Apr 27, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $160 |
| 7--2019005232 | Dec 10, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 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 spoon in hand washing sink in front area, operator moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle in container of cheese, employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans with water in between and not air drying properly in back of kitchen on a shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching pasta in a container in reach in cooler on cook line, employee moved the handle.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of ribs that exceeded the date mark and expired last Thursday-11/13/25 on the cook line, operator voluntarily discarded.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard missing in the microwave towards back of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in the walk in freezer, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelve in back of kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the doorway of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with grease build up.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food after handling soiled equipment without a glove change.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef knife left in handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness forms completed but not all.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack, keys, phone and speaker stored over food prep table. Operator removed items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a beard guard.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile peeling above microwave on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on vent in dish room.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook engaged in food preparation wearing watch on cook line and server wearing bracelet on expo line scooping fries.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of food pans on storage shelf with trapped water in between.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer, observed two tiles missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lower wall buckling by walk in cooler.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a couple of ladles that were rusted and dirty, manager removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on shelve above prep table. Manager removed cloth.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed burned pans, Manager removed.items from use.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager removed all to dishwash.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager removed all to dishwash.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding)
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails with colored polish handling clean equipment and putting away clean dishes.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form and manager had employees read and sign during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lettuce cooler with gaskets not correctly installed causing cooler to be unable to maintain lettuce at 41F or colder. Operator will keep lettuce in another cooler until it is repaired and able to maintain the lettuce at 41F or colder.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several pans with burn or cracks in clean dish rack. Manager discarded.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed whole rack of dishes stored at prep area with 13 dishes with food still adhering to surfaces.
Reach-in cooler interior with rust that has pitted the surface at bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet cloths stored on prep sink sideboards at prep 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.