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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

4565 LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · (407)333-0800

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats217
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902892
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 28, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - manager sent containers to dish station for a rewash
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on hot press at tortilla station
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - manager sent containers to dish station for a rewash
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - dressing cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers. Employee wiped
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Observed at cook line. - chicken (44 - Cold Holding). Observed in walk in cooler Date marked 8/25. Manager unable to determine when ambient cooling started.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee setting up expo line, no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - delfield zone 2. Employee cleaned up
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave located next to stockroom
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice build up on motor on bottom part of make table
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 3, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bar glass ware
Basic/24-08-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4

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.