CHILIS GRILL AND BAR
1281 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-661-3640
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall over hand sink on left end of cookline. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall over hand sink on left end of cookline. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken tenders at 47F. Operator discarded.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in prep area hand sink. Manager removed.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Manager replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep surfaces. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to dry.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in croutons. Manager placed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separates to dry properly
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on clean on clean dish shelf. Manager voluntarily discarded.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in raw chicken container in chef base handles touching the food. Manager removed to dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer on cookline.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single use gloves in hand sink at dish wash station. Manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in dish area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in raw chicken in chef base. Manager removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzles at dishwashing areas
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher areas
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