CHILI'S GRILL & BAR ATLANTIC BEACH CH0946
12987 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-220-2136
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling near back prep sink, manager killed and discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen no hair restraint, hair net provided
Stored food not covered. Large Gallon vanilla stored uncovered in walk in freezer. Employee covered
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on clear plastic wear containers, moved to store properly
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers stored In back prep area stacked wet
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. White container of oil on floor nest walk in Cooler moved to store correctly
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on line soiled with food debris
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door salsa cooler next to drink' station, manager placed in new thermometer
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back outside storage room case of foam cups stored on floor, moved to shelf
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 0 ppms, changed sanitation container 100 ppms
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling near back prep sink, manager killed and discarded
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under ice machine, discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses near clean plates on line,moved Bag or purse stored on top on chicken cooler, moved to hangers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large metal bowls not stored allowing to dry properly. Manager inverted bowls to allow to air dry
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless 120-127 in warmer, cook discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used to dump ice inside. Ice melted
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of a salt for water softener stored outside on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upper area of microwave.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chocolate and white milk in reach in cooler. Manager discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill up pitches, next to iced tea station. Moved from sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on line, employee moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on line with orange wig, no hair restraints
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upper area of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Bacon fat on shelf in back storage, manager placed on lid
May 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating on cookline, then handle clean utensils without hand wash. Also, observed dishmwasher handle dirty dishware, then handle clean dishware without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employees who washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in bar area.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves salmon undercooked if requested per person in charge. Unable to provide proof of parasite destruction during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce in kitchen at 127F. Person in charge reheated to 170F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty has expired CFM. No other CFM on duty during inspection with 4+ employees on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink at bar. Person in charge provided.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water outside of door by entrance to kitchen. Observed standing water in walk in cooler due to leak on ceiling. Observed debris buildup on floor under bar area.
Food stored on floor. Clean oil stored on floor under hand wash sink. Person in charge raised.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around pad.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, observed ice buildup,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with grease buildup. Also left side of grill with grease buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old label residue at clean dishware area.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cut lemon, placing onto drink cup with bare hands near prep line. Manager spoke with employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bottle of ranch dressing extended above chill line had a temperature of 52F. Person in charge removed bottle and placed it in the cooler.
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. Person in charge able to provide training records for some but none for one employee who has been working with the company for three years.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Debris buildup on underside of fhandle on garnish cooler on server line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in a container of standing water at 87F, near cookline. Person in charge removed the tongs from the container, poured the water out and put the tongs back in dry container.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green Trash bin in rear of establishment missing drain plug.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado had produce sticker still attached while in a container inside lift up cooler which indicated it was unwashed.
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.