CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #276
12570 W SUNRISE BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954.846.9140
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on office door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022014142 | Feb 22, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked onions. Operator moved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator placed request for drain plug.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Advised operator to clean.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of oranges in dry storage - See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above beer kegs. Educated operator and items were stored properly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling a dirty plate then immediately after handled clean cups with ice in them. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line observed employee handling raw ground beef then without switching gloves or washing hands handled a plate of cooked food for an order. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler next to frying station, egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold dirty utensils. PIC removed utensils.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on bar counter next to straws. Employee removed cup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above shredded cheese in flip top cooler next to ice cream reach in freezer. PIC removed scoop.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed brisket (48F at 12:20 - Cooling since 11:00, second temperature 47-49F at 1:05). Items were individually portioned in plastic bags and cooled in deep pan. PIC placed chicken in low boy to rapid cool.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle not stored above cheese in flip top cooler next to expo line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used on prep table next to chicken hot holding unit in kitchen. PIC removed.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on office door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in storage area. Operator secured tanks.
Food stored on floor. Observed case with food item stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of Delfield refrigerator.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. - Reach in cooler next to grill. Observed sausage (42-46F - Cold Holding). Item was packed above fill line. Per operator, sausage was out of temp for approximately 30mins. Employee placed item in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 41F.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Bar Observed quaternary sanitizer at bar reading above 500ppm. Employee diluted. Second reading 150ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Throughout establishment Observed vents soiled with an accumulation of black mold like debris and in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk-in freezer Observed floor mats with an accumulation of debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -Take out station Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen Observed no handle container used to dispense sugar at front counter dry storage area. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwashing area. Observed vents in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. - observed opened opened bag of mozzarella sticks in walk-in freezer. - observed container of cookie inadequately covered. Manager closed packaging appropriately.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish washing area. Observed water draining from sink onto floor.
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.