CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR
821 N US HWY 27, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-471-9926
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground next to dumpster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink by dish room, operator replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle in cheese on prep table, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelf in back of kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground next to dumpster.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink by dish room cannot shut the water off completely.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in food preparation area touching apron with gloves on, while on prep table, educated employee-washed hands and changed gloves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in the bar area, operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of clear pans on a shelve with water in between and not air drying properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in a pan of shrimp on the cook line, employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler dusty.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of portion cups on the floor in dry storage area, operator put in different location.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection 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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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in the mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed throughout the kitchen employee drinks in coolers and on prep tables, operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with a torn gasket in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink in the bar.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and touching ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager coached employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the containers stacked wet at the dish area shelving.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar missing the handwashing sign.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall and fixtures behind the flat grill with a grease buildup.
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above back prep tables have dust build up as well as surface rust.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bartender eating behind the bar. Manager redirected employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard, manager had employee add guard.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) corrected to 50Ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside back door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed waitstaff wash wooden trivets in handsink with soap only then place trivets on waitstaff line and continue to touch clean equipment. Manager corrected staff and trivets were sent through dishwash. Hands were washed in handsink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water standing on floor in dry storage area where soda lines are. Management stated repair ticket is in and had area squeegeed. Management states water is coming from soda lines.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed water condensation dripping from air vent at dishwash area..
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to dishes at clean dish dry storage. Manager moved to rewash.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink at back prep not functional. GM states that the repair ticket is in with management.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager ring and hung the mop.
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.