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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

3750 LAKESIDE VILLAGE CT, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-688-6210

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats221
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307539
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on back prep table
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink by prep area missing faucet on cold water.
Basic/29-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel in bar area
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above the expo line.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing Certified Food Manager information on all food handler certifications. Also missing date of training on several certifications.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulated food and grease buildup behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken by walk in freezer door
Basic/36-17-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing standing water and food debris accumulation on cook line
Basic/36-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By back prep hand sink. Manager placed garbage can
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. 00 ppm. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink with quaternary at 200 ppm. Spoke with my Supervisor. Establishment is on a 7 day callback. The person in charge was able to get the dishwasher chlorine at 50 ppm and temperature at 120F
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. The can opener was washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All microwave door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Light not functioning. Hood system
Basic/36-62-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A pair of tongs in the hand washing sink next to the breading station. Tongs was removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave wave above the fried station.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Light not functioning. On expo line
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Tested at 10ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on back prep table
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a leak on condenser tray in walk in cooler, causing water to drip onto floor
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup on condenser line in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Light not functioning. On expo line
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink on cook line next to reach in freezer
Basic/29-11-4/Warning

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.