CHILI'S HAMBURGER GRILL & BAR
3530 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · (352)373-3010
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house reach prepped on 6-23-2026 in the first reach-in cooler on the cook line, 52°.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee holding personal phone, returned it to an upper shelf, and continued food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and don clean gloves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on back prep table. Manager removed speaker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested pans on back storage shelf. Manager removed for cleaning.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor of back storage room. Manager moved to a shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bin with label residue on storage rack. Manager removed for cleaning.
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house reach prepped on 6-23-2026 in the first reach-in cooler on the cook line, 52°.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : the mop sink has a splitter, and the non chemical side lacked a vacuum breaker. One was added. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, the auxiliary air conditioner units are water cooled. Their connection is at the mop sink with an added splitter. Because these are a hose connection, they require back flow devices. 2 more vacuum breakers were placed nearby to add on.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the pressurized tanks by the #2 walk-in cooler were not secured. A strap was added.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed : the first reach-in cooler on the cook line had only house ranch cups in it. These were at 52°, having been prepped 2 days before.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the hinge support on the first reach-in cooler on the cook line has an accumulation of food debris.
Dec 8, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : chicken in the overhead hot hold unit on the cook line, 108-113°. The manager chose to discard.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the blue pasta measure scoop in the cook line, handle was touching product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : gaskets on the cook line facing the wait station have food debris on the gaskets.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed a raw hamburger on grill, changed gloves then proceeded to handle a to go container and ready to eat food for hamburger without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line drawers: hamburger (45F,44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated hamburger placed in grill line drawers at 3 hours 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee voluntarily discard hamburgers. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F: chicken (41F - Cold Holding); sausage (40F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (41F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (42F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucets outside of back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at end of cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee salad stored on case of milk in walk-in cooler next to office. Manager moved salad to place where employee food is stored.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table across from office. Manager removed phone during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from dish area. Covers inside of cook line microwaves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill. Gasket of reach-in cooler at end of cook line across from dish room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Employee closed lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cutlery on floor in wait station. Manager had employee place cutlery on shelf.
Jan 8, 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
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. A new vacuum breaker was added to the mop sink during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the wait station with build up.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on the wait line 53°. This was discarded by the manager. ALSO, on the cook line table top condenser; salsa 52, cut tomato 48, cut leafy greens 49.cooked onions 49. These items were discarded by the manage.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: cutting boards coming through the dish wash machine, still soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple lidded drinks throughout the kitchen over or next to clean dishes/food. Each one was moved below.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: raw chicken at the batter station, 61°. Ice is being added above and below. Other items at 36°. ALSO, shredded cheese on the wait line, 53°. The ice below had melted, no longe4 making contact. The ice was being refreshed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the prep line thermometer has an accumulation of food debris. Staff started working on the cleaning process.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer, not marked.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at the bar, grout is missing, Leaving an uneven surface for cleaning.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed: no water running at the dipper well in use. The water was turned on.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: the choking assist poster was not visible. One was emailed.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the soda nozzles at the wait station is soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed: the first soda gun holster is not connected to a drain line.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water soft salt stored on the floor in dry storage.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the wood shelf support on the cook line is not sealed.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone, or FACP Trouble light. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the FACP shows trouble.
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cut leafy greens in side the cut leafy greens hopper at 47F. The internal and external doors were close, the hot holding equipment below had lids added to them.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the inside of the corner flip top reach-in cooler, currently not in use, is soiled inside. ALSO, the soda gun has buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the paper towel dispenser was not ejecting paper towels when prompted by a guest.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 drinks stored on prep areas, back and cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water, 74, 82F, in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area behind the Sprite, Diet Coke And Coke at the waitstaff soda machine is soiled. ALSO, the condenser coils in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris.
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