CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
708 CAGAN VIEW RD, Clermont FL 34714 · 352-394-1133
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --housemade ranch (71F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line, operator took to dish area for cleaning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish storage area
Equipment in poor repair. -bin in ice cream reach in freezer on front line
Ice buildup at door of walk-in freezer. New freezer is on order.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in cooler at bar
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Water draining onto floor surface from hand wash sink in the bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink entry to kitchen
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --housemade ranch (71F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade ranch (71F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 400++
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sheet pans encrusted in reach in cooler on cook line -bottom of chicken breading cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink on front line, bottle of water in hand sink on back line, plastic pitcher in handsink beside cook line.
Handwash sink water provided through a mixing valve or combination faucet is temperature is 122F
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bottom of reach in drawers on cook line
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at bar
Stored food not covered. -ice cream on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in standing water in three compartment sink, operator moved to walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed onions over salad oil in back kitchen. Operator moved onions below oil
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef behind raw shrimp in holding drawer on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -chip containers
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans under prep shelf in back kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -gaskets and sides of reach in cooler front line -exterior chip containers
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -back line storage area.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) burger patty (52F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (51F - Cold Holding); all in reach in drawer on cook line, all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to freezer for rapid chill. After 30 minutes, raw shrimp 43F, burger patty 47F, Philly meat 47F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -server area in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -back line storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler near beer area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers on cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -spatula for salmon by flat top grill on cook line.
Interior of microwaves on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning under hood suppression system on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -filters under hood suppression system
Reach-in coolers interior on cook line have an accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. -sour cream in reach in cooler on front line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind fryers on cook line
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Glass cleaner next to clean cups at the bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) raw Philly meat behind raw cut steak in under counter drawer under the grill. 2) raw burger meat over raw sliced bacon in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top warmers on cooks line. 1) black beans, 78 f 2) white queso 126 f Less than four hours per manager, placed in microwave for rapid reheat. 15 minutes later 1) black beans, 170 f 2) white queso 195 f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) white cutting board in bar area is stained. 2) microwaves on cooks line are soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in server soda machine.
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. 1) several personal beverages on cooks line next to sanitizer bucket.
Equipment in poor repair. 1) gaskets in reach in cooler next to soda machine in server are falling off.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under expo line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at the door in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by server area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of green trash can at the bar is soiled.
Raw avocado not washed prior to preparation on cooks line.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm Primed then was 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich top reach in cooler next to flat top grill on the cooks line Sliced cheese 47-57 Filled too high in the pan Less than 4 hours per manager Removed top layers and placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery 20 minutes later 41-43F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of cheese on handle in sink outside walk in cooler
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room
One Light not functioning in dish room
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at the bar
Several white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.