CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR
4289 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · (941)497-4131
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese at wait staff station at 67F. Operator stated it was but out less the 3 hours prior but voluntarily disposed of cheese.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015005712 | Feb 5, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler due to fan condenser is dripping condensation, but not directly contacting any Ready to eat food.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese at wait staff station at 67F. Operator stated it was but out less the 3 hours prior but voluntarily disposed of cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at wait staff station at 67F. Operator stated it was but out less the 3 hours prior but voluntarily disposed of cheese.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Food storage container cracked and chipped at the salsa nacho chip station. Operator removed and disposed of broken container.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at wait station counter near restrooms, chemical spray bottle stored over straws. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at rack in dishwasher room. Repeat 10-30-23
Floor soiled at bar area corners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment at cooks line with buildup of grease and dust.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cooks line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf at front of service line above sugar packets. Observed operator move bucket for proper storage.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink by fry station. Observed employee replace towels. Repeat 12-16-22
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 12-16-22
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over bar and dining areas with buildup of dust and mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 12-16-22
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-16-22
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.