CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
463725 SR 200, Yulee FL 32097 · 904.225.8666
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insects on server line. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in dish area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insects on server line. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in dish area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at handwash sink in dish area. Manager stocked paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line under flat top grill front of drawers missing with insulation showing. Also, on reach in cooler on cook line across from grill, bottom drawer missing handle.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind dry storage shelves soiled with black residue.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of handwash sink on cook line leaking water.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice tea nozzles on expo line soiled with tea residue.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine soiled with lime scale build up.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Inspector observed server with no hair restraint upon arrival at establishment. Employee pulled hair back in pony tail.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On bottom shelf of prep table, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with food debris. Also, ceiling vent in men's restroom soiled with dust build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on expo soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soiled residues. Interior of multiple reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris (near fryers, raw chicken cooler and salad cooler). Operator had employee begin to clean coolers.
Sep 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee place dirty dishes at dish area, washed hands for approximately 3 seconds then returned to wait station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler drawers at the end of cook line, sour cream cups (48F-44); ranch cups (44F-46F - Cold Holding) operator stated items in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in top section of reach in cooler across from fry station, blue cheeese (54F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 1HR 43F;; ranch (56F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 1HR 42F; tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding)2nd temp 1HR 42F; lettuce (54F - Cold Holding)2nd temp 1HR 43F. Amateur stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior. Manager saw that reach each in counter top was not on,manager turned on the cooler. Observed managed take all items to walk in cooler to chill and and allow reach in cooler to come down to temp. Reach in cooler draws at the end of cook line sour cream cups (48F-44); ranch cups (44F-46F - Cold Holding) operator stated items in cooler over night
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At prep area, two hose bibbs missing backflow preventers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both cook lines have stains. Can opener in the prep area on bottom rack by hand wash sink was soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sing located in between the two cook lines had food debris in it. Operated cleaned the sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they did not have quat test strips for sanitizer buckets and three compartment sinks, but have ordered some.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present hired approximately 5 years ago per manager, had no employee food training certification available.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes at multiple areas stacked befoair drying.
Equipment in poor repair. At bar entrance, interior shelves at counters were heavily rusted and soiled. At end of wait station gasket on reach in cooler torn. On cook line and prep area ceiling tiles were lifted exposing the ceiling.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area under counters soiled. Ceiling tiles on cook line soiled
Food stored on floor. Unopened and packaged box of ribs fount on walk in cooler floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of multiple microwaves on cook line soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash's station in between the two cook lines. Operator created a sign and placed it on the sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler at the end of wait station soiled. At wait station drink area, bottom of soda heads have build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room multiple cases of single service items were stored on the floor. Manager had items moved to shelves.
Standing water in bottom of cooler. In wait station at drink area Standing water in bottom of ice bin. No longer in use
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on shelf in the food prep area was not labeled. Operator placed correct label on container
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. In dish area, dishwasher handled soiled dishes and immediately handled clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands. In bar area, bartender handled soiled customer cup and immediately handled bar mixers to prepare customer drink without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eleven (11) rodent droppings observed in outside storage shed where single use items are kept. Establishment began removing droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in middle of cook line, portioned cooked chicken 50F. Chicken placed on line approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken placed into walk in cooler to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine near pass through window where ice drops.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. In pass through window area, red sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above bags of croutons. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cottage cheese stored in reach in cooler near chips/salsa station. Employee cookies stored in reach in cooler in bar area. Both items voluntarily discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee bags stored on shelf in to go area with ketchup and single use items. Bags moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelving in to go area. Floor in bar area.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in reach in cooler for mugs in bar area are rusted. Shelves in storage area in back of bar are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar area.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per current establishment plans, hand washing sink was present in middle of cook line and is no longer present.
Sep 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher rubbed nose with hand and immediately handled clean pans without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside storage area connected to main building in back dock, observed approximately 30 rodent droppings. Shed only contains single use items.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per current establishment plans, hand washing sink was present in middle of cook line and is no longer present.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for bartender working today.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment controls salsa on time using six (6) hour parameter but does not monitor process.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink of food storage shelf in prep area. Drink discarded.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Server handling open styrofoam cup in pass through area. Cup discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on rack in to go next to single use ketchup packets. Ketchup moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Clean mugs stored in mug cooler in bar.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar top.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Near hand washing sink across from dish area, container of tortilla chips not covered. Employee covered with lid.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in outside storage unit for hot water heater.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar. Sign provided and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket stored on floor in back prep area. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black mold like substance growing on gray areas of the interior of ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink in dish area Blocked by white containers, moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink across from 3triple handsink. Manager provided
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep line, moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In small one door cooler next to boiler bag of personal employees items in cooler, manager discarded
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil next to handsink Case of food walk in cooler floor Case of food was in freezer floor All items moved to store correctly
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometer missing In cooler for Salas
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Triple handsink no sigh
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dealing with cell phone no hand wash grabbed foil for chicken. Manager had employee wash hands. Employee discarded Gatorade no hand wash
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in triple hand sink, moved
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on cutting board, open Gatorade, discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal small purse and keys stored in shelf wort sugars and items for customers
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on line wear watch while in food prep, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on line, hair restraints provided
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler light bulbs not covered
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area, manager placed back on
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.