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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

13891 ST AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904-880-0100

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats225
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613742
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2021012492Jan 12, 2021Apr 30, 2021$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast at 125°, 123° in hot hold unit. Reheated to 165-175°.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
The state's own report →
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait-station. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at outside storage. Chained by manger.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on single service items. Rear rack. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned from bathroom and did not wash hands. Manager intervened.
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, table cleaner over wrapped cups. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Covered container of spice under soap dispenser near Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup In reach in freezer. Kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Drawer Cooler : prep line.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee handling personal cell phone then put on gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed Potatoes 100°. Corn 130°. Cheese sauce 100°. Soup 110°. Hot holding. Placed about 20 mins ago. Items reheated to 165-170 ° by manger.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked pans. Dry rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine line rear and kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment handle. Cookline. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cutting board on bar Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 50°, cut tomato 51°. Pico 49°. Lettuce 50°. Pasta 51°. Per Person In Charge unit had just gone into defrost mode. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid freezing. (Items in cooler under make table were hold good temperature)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Digital timer not turned on for cooked chicken placed in time hold unit. Per Person In Charge, items placed few mins ago. Timer turned on.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Three compartment sink faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in gravy. Moved by manager.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged Salmon, which requires removal from bag before thawing, thawing while still in bag. Walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone by prep areas. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to cooler by wait station.
Basic/14-36-5
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Soda nozzle at bar. Cleaned by manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Outside storage. Chained by manager.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream container in freezer. Covered by manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.