CHILI'S GRILLE & BAR
3001 JAMES REDMAN PKWY, Plant City FL 33566 · 813-764-8548
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies landing on three compartment sink 1 fly on fryer station chicken cooler 1 fly on half pan lid Manager began eradicating flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking fried chicken tenders, egg rolls and chicken bites. Manager discarded product discussed using timers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on server salsa station stained. Interior of reach in cooler with bar mixes soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles of clear spray at host station not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar has accumulated debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has bottles of liquor stored in sink. Bartender removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun at main bar leaking
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Walk in cooler racks soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Manager remade bucket. Tested at 100ppm
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies landing on three compartment sink 1 fly on fryer station chicken cooler 1 fly on half pan lid Manager began eradicating flies
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: marinara (120F - Hot Holding). Employee added cold water to refill and forgot to turn up temperature. Manager reheated to 163f
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some buildup on metal guard
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By fryer station. Manager replaced
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of RAID on cook line by sani bucket across from salad station. Manager moved
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door unable to close on its own.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager moved
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door unable to fully close on own, allowing for hot air to go inside of unit
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed cook plate French fries with bare hand. Discussed with manager that employee needs to wear gloves or use tongs
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed case of fries encased in ice that was leaking from condenser in walk in freezer
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed knotted bags of cooked rice in walk in cooler, and a knotted bag of cooked rice reheating in thermalizer, with prep date of Wednesday 9-11 and use by Tuesday 9-17.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door unable to fully close on own, allowing for hot air to go inside of unit
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor and around condenser
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Dipperwell broken in server station
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/ Vicki Sharer expired 7-12-2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda gun at bar has debris on nozzle
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. Manager was able to find company policy and signed copies only have the big 5 on them
No soap provided at handwash sink. Left dispenser at hand sink next to ice mchine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. To left side of three compartment sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By condenser and on floor
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers and racks have build up of dust and debris
Observed employee bottle of water in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.