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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #349

40584 N U S HWY 19, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-937-4822

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6213016
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans. Discussed with manager on duty.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Jug of fry oil on floor under hand wash sink by cook line, operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Server Salsa cold hold unit soiled at top hinges, operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Small white cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks stained with food buildup. Operator replaced cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by dish area at 0ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Ware washing chlorine 200+ppm. Operator has stopped use of the dish machine until the ppm is in proper range. Corrected to 75ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Rear of kitchen next to walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep areas and storage areas
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to wall in seating area near restrooms and at window sill of to go area. Operator stated that the establishment is being treated for termites.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles of scoop touching shredded cheese. Operator moved handle
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container is not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.