CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR
9350 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · (904)725-3450
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 50 in flip top cooler near fryers and Ribs 43-47 in drawer cooler on make line, discarded
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored inside mac&cheese container on steam table line, cup removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal thermal cup stored on top of freezer next to fryer station, drink moved to drink storage area
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor, moved to connect to fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green metal shelf in walk in cooler with mold like substance on shelving
Nov 18, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Case of Raw shrimp over bagged soup in walk in freezer Moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 containers of Grilled chicken in walk in cooler, 1 container unaware of how long it's been in walk in.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in raw shrimp used as a scooper, discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple Stanley cup stored over pick up station window. Moved to lower shelf
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on flip top cooler where salmon is stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on flip top top drawer of cooler where salmon is stored
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 primed still 0 ppms
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 50 in flip top cooler near fryers and Ribs 43-47 in drawer cooler on make line, discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from non-chemical side of the splitter at mop sink. Placed back on
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in back prep area blocked. Manager moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone, moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on flip top cooler where salmon is stored
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in cooler with flour stored inside, manager replaced
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on flip top top drawer of cooler where salmon is stored
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi purpose chemical stored hanging on prep table in ice cream station. Manager moved to store with chemicals
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of the splitter.also Hose bib next to ovens missing vacuum breaker on cook cook line area.and Hose bib outside next to back door
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler up front, not sure of date only uses it for kids milk, not opened today.
Microwave missing fan splatter shield. In one microwave on cook line and other near ice cream dipper well area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in front near drink station, manager provided
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handsink in front area next to drink station, manager fixed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go chili Bowl in shrimp used as scooper, bowl in seasoning used as scooper. Moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on back prep table next to ovens. Moved to store correctly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal back pack stored in dry storage area hanging on soda stations
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor in front of fryers, water moved to store correctly
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer cooler soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler upfront where milk is stored. With water leaking out of front of unit
Stored food not covered. Container on ice cream in walk in freezer uncovered. And ice molds and cupped ice stored on top of unused ice cream in container. Discarded
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 chlorine at dishwasher. Sanitizer was empty, sanitizer was replaced. 100 ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored on top of 2 door freezer in in kitchen p, manager placed in office
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of the Splitter at mop sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Abdule
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken filets stored on walk in freezer floor, manager moved to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in freezer door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open water bottle stored in walk in cooler over cooked foods, manager discarded
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, over bags of chips at wait station. Moved by manager
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. back flow placed on chemical side. Person In Charge moved breaker to corrected side.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Boxed food on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slide cheddar cheese (46-48 - Cold Holding), in flip top cooler located to the left of grilling station. Person in charge indicated cheese not out over 4 hours and placed back into walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to grilling station is soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to prep table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted on drying rack next to triple sink. Person in charge inverted containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hanging from rack in storage room next to packages of bread and beverage boxes; next to triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food bins located atop wash rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer adjacent to walk in cooler near prep area had ice buildup up and soil on floors.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer located at end of prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located adjacent to walk in cooler near prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 Microwave ovens located throughout kitchen area are soiled on the upper interior.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in food storage room located next to triple sink without proper shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on hand wash sink located next to tea beverage station near serving line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood over cooking station next to prep table is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers atop drying rack located next to prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster in rear of establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to dish wash station not stored in sanitizer.
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