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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

6010 US 301 N, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.721.1852

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats251
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105638
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 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. Cheese holding at 54F. in zone two cooler drawer. Operator placed into proper refrigeration.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in contact with the tortilla chips. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over their tortilla chips. Operator removed the chips.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white buildup top interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on top of single door cooler. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in front of dish machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese holding at 54F. in zone two cooler drawer. Operator placed into proper refrigeration.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 400ppm in bar triple sink. Operator adjusted to 200ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food dicer in prep area. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean utensils rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fry station and fan guards in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Basic/36-65-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board heavily grooved on food line.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield adjacent to fryer station in kitchen.
Basic/38-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
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.