CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR
11101 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · (904)262-6264
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear kitchen. One fly at bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Case of raw beef stored on kegs of beer in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds shredded cheese on time at soup station per person in charge. Unable to provide time paperwork. Provided DBPR form during inspection. Person in charge filled out during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees have completed food handler training more than 3 years ago.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean dishware items wet nesting. Person in charge had employee begin separating.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Establishment digital timer not turned for cooked chicken on at fry station and prep line. Turned on by manger.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Paper towels Dispenser not functioning at wait-station. Fixed by manger.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on floor at bar. Moved by manager.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear kitchen. One fly at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in dressing. Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by fryer line.
Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup by blower in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Prep line.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Food prep employee handles sliced cheese with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Coffee containers under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Doorframe and interior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler. Wait-station.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen prep area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee handled personal cell phone with same gloves then handled raw hamburger meat. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am. Discarded by manger.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am. Discarded by manger.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Establishment digital timer for cooked chicken not turned on. Per manager 30 min hold time. Made at 11 am. And not discarded by 11:30 am.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on side of dry goods room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor Ice buildup by fan and door frame in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In use whisk u dear paper towels dispenser at wait-station. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer gaskets torn.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use lids on floor under Hand wash sink. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Manager intervened.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Prep line.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked chicken placed in time holder not time marked. Placed about 15 mins ago Person In Charge started digital timer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Salt bags for water softener on floor in storage room. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Cutting board on top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Minor standing water in base of kitchen coolers.
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