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CHILIS GRILL & BAR

1760 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-242-8724

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats219
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606036
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers above the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers above the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is soiled.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups above reach-in cooler QA line not inverted or protected. The manager moved all cups on cook line under a covered storage holder.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in dishwashing area blocked by kart with dicers. The Manager moved the kart from n front of handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 24, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle on walk-in cooler door is missing. The GM stated an order has been placed for new door handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 16, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside deep frier not operational. The manager stated a work order has been placed for repairs.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 cook adjusting pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated on proper hand washing after touching cloths and aprons.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out during inspection and filled out on employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation

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.