CHILI SPOT
4646 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando FL 32811 · 407-730-3533
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 10 visits since July 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -12 live roaches inside dish machine gear box
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025064571 | Aug 25, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2022048653 | Sep 21, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2018040865 | Jun 8, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical burners stored with clean utensils
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. -low boy door handles broken -cook line cooler seals torn
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -around floor drain in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -under tall reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -breaker panel wall in kitchen soiled
Nov 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical burners stored with clean utensils
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes stored next to dish machine
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dish machine not spraying
Equipment in poor repair. -low boy door handles broken -cook line cooler seals torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -around floor drain in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken in standing water at prep sink
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -under tall reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -breaker panel wall in kitchen soiled
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 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. -0ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical burners stored with clean utensils
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes stored next to dish machine
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dish machine not spraying
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee drinking while preparing food
Equipment in poor repair. -low boy door handles broken -cook line cooler seals torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -around floor drain in kitchen
Food stored on floor. -buckets of MSG on floor in dry storage
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between cook line coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in dry storage
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken in standing water at prep sink
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -under tall reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -breaker panel wall in kitchen soiled
Aug 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat slicer soiled with old food -can opener blade soiled
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. -All employees with exemption of KeZhang missing food handler training
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -large bowl in flour bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line reach in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -under flour prep table
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler handles broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen space in disrepair
Food stored on floor. -food stored on floor in walk in freezer -box of oil in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line
Light not functioning. -2 lights not functioning in filter hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -paper towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink -walk in cooler fan covers -exterior of microwave -food filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Under reach in cooler next ton3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flour table soiled with accumulated food and grease
Aug 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 36 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate27 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. -employee using bare hand contact when fried chicken that has been cooling
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -12 live roaches inside dish machine gear box
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -dish machine gear box thickly coated with roach dropping
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cabbage (71F - Cold Holding); egg sauce (61F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (81F - Cooling) -operator moved items to cold holding unit
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat slicer soiled with old food -can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink used for food prep
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. -All employees with exemption of KeZhang missing food handler training
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -large bowl in flour bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line reach in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -under flour prep table
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -7 dead roaches inside dish machine gearbox
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating on in use prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -multiple employees no hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler handles broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen space in disrepair
Food stored on floor. -food stored on floor in walk in freezer -box of oil in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line
Light not functioning. -2 lights not functioning in filter hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -paper towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink -walk in cooler fan covers -exterior of microwave -food filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -duck thawed in still water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Under reach in cooler next ton3 compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flour table soiled with accumulated food and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on cook line cutting board
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 30 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate23 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours per operator eggs (50F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue liquid used to light fire on table top over single serve containers. Operator removed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut cabbage stacked high in container with lid
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Interior microwave Inter all reach in coolers soiled Standing water interior tall boy located next to 3 compartment sink Can opener
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign on door stating restrooms are not available. Operator removed from door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tiles when entering the kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items phone in kitchen and cigarette
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male cooking table side
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen
Food stored in undrained ice in kitchen
Food stored on floor Food in the walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall though out kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice maker operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all coolers and doors heavily soiled Gaskets all soiled Fan cover walk in cooler Shelves walk in cooler Sink soiled in women's restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen Foil pans in the kitchen
Soiled dry wiping cloth in used under inserts
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing in standing water
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.p throughout kitchen
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 long white cutting boards on cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and sugar container. Manager removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates on dish rack
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensil Employee water bottle on prep table. Ope removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish ranch in ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of peppers at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager placed in pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At mop sink and dry storage areas.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Lysol on table with clean dishes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink and hose by dishwasher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White and green cutting boards in the kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and garlic container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table next to cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces by cooks line
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between prep table and back of expo line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken Feet in standing water
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in server side station
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce./raw chicken and raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw pork and raw beef stored over sauces/cook line reach in cooler/
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw chicken over raw beef/walk in cooler/
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./chlorine over 500ppm/wait station sanitizing bucket/rechecked 100ppm/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./expo line white cutting board soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./wait station hand sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./Top of the dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./opened bottle drink on expo line next to white cutting board/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag pack hanging on food storage rack/
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces, bean sprouts, bag of onions on walk in cooler floor. Cases of raw fish on walk in freezer floor. Buckets of sauces on cook line floor./
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./ice scoop on dirty surface/on top of wait station ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./flour container handle/storage area/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop in 82F standing water/
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./serving spoons at wait station/
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./wait station/
Wiping cloth/towel used under white cutting board./expo line.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed sushi bar, and last plan review was denied on 2/22/23
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one certificate for whole establishment
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by mens restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Dry storage area.
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.