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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

1206 AVENIDA CENTRAL, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-751-6555

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508199
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 44f. Less than 4 hours. Manager put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection 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
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean metal inserts under rear prep sink.
Basic/24-06-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in zone 1 cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. -Cake in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn under flat grill.
Basic/14-10-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Ware wash.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in salad dressing cooler. Manager cleaned up.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor in rear storage closet.
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At wait station.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken tenders 44f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under heat lamp.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink on cookline.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 44f. Less than 4 hours. Manager put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rag stored in hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. -Vent missing by office.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Wallet and keys with to go trays.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Some AC vents at restaurant entrance.
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Microwave at wait station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of microwave.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Cook wearing bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Corner in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler by bun toaster.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. Black beans. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over brownies.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -By office.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.