CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
6010 US 301 N, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.721.1852
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over their tortilla chips. Operator removed the chips.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in front of dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 400ppm in bar triple sink. Operator adjusted to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food dicer in prep area. Operator cleaned.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean utensils rack.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fry station and fan guards in walk in cooler.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board heavily grooved on food line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
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