CHILI'S HAMBURGER GRILL & BAR
3715 1ST ST, Bradenton FL 34208 · (941)747-1893
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in grill area hoof filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in dry storage single service plates not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by electrical room.Person in charge inverted.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed on cooks front line reach in cooler corn salsa (61F- Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); made in house ranch dressing (59F - Cold Holding). Person in charge could not determine how long the products had been in the reach in cooler and voluntarily discard all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks front line reach in cooler corn salsa (61F- Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); made in house ranch dressing (59F - Cold Holding). Person in charge could not determine how long the products had been in the reach in cooler and voluntarily discard all items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area and in dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 8, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area and in dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on east side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 31, 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
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area and in dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on east side of building.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (61F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk in cooler.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink missing 3 back flow devices.
Cut lemons not covered in front kitchen area. Person in charge covered.
Drain cover missing in main kitchen area by ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting.
Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed in back kitchen area by cooks line, slow draining water in sink.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed in main kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge changed sanitizer that was empty and rechecked at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Seafood over cooked Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Seafood.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen Raw ground Beef over raw bacon. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw beef.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing food touched face with gloves on and failed to Change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hand and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (52F - Cold Holding); Mini Cheese pizzas (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the cooler was not working properly and they called for repairs. Educated Person in charge on TCS food storage. Person in charge discarded all food food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (52F - Cold Holding); Mini Cheese pizzas (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the cooler was not working properly and they called for repairs. Educated Person in charge on TCS food storage. Person in charge discarded all food food items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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