CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #266
2988 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 561.692.4838
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately ten Iive flies flying around syrup bottles at bar in dining room. Bottles removed cleaned and sanitized. flies killed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022023344 | Apr 4, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide any employee food handling certificates at time of inspection
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored properly
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, at bar counter
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 queso cheese at 122F inside steam table at cook line and out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Operator reheated items to 165F at time of inspection
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef at cook line, remove gloves then proceed to put new gloves on with out washing hands first. Operator reviewed proper hand washing procedures to employee, employee washed hands correctly and changed gloves
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary solution at 500+ ppm. Operator mixed fresh solution to 400 ppm.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic food containers not stored inverted at dry storage closet in kitchen. Operator stored items properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in feeezer floor soiled.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator fixed to Chlorine 100 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In Prep Area; Chemicals stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately ten Iive flies flying around syrup bottles at bar in dining room. Bottles removed cleaned and sanitized. flies killed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Ice placed on food item
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler a container with raw burgers stored above a container with cooked ribs. Observed inside reach in freezer by fryer station a container with raw breaded chicken stored above a container with vegetables burgers Operator stored properly all products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Mac and cheese 89F hot Holding inside steam table. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes Operator moved product to microwave to reheat to 165F +
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -2 splits lacking hose bibb vacuum breakers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen, operator states new cutting boards have been ordered
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler at start of line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -paper bowl stored in cooked pasta, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tiles above fry station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored above croutons in dry storage area, operator relocated
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. -lower portion of reach-in cooler not holding temperature, no foods present, operator states a replacement cooler has been ordered
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -tongs in raw chicken, operator removed tongs
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on lower shelf of prep table
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -men's restroom door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in prep area soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pvc pipe underneath bar area triple sink leaking
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.