CHILIS GRILL & BAR
2050 NW COURTYARD CIR, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 3440021
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken 55F cold holding. Sitting out less than 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill. Rechecked 43F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken 55F cold holding. Sitting out less than 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill. Rechecked 43F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass in sink at bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Manager removed.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Convotherm.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 ware washing rack. Manager removed stacked containers to dry.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At frying station.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly and reaches 50 - 100 ppm. Found at 200 ppm. Manager retested with personal chlorine sanitizer strips. Manager placed call out to EcoLab.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic contains under prep table and ware washing drying rack area. Manager placed containers to air dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas. Kitchen Manager swept debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers under prep area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Multiple areas throughout kitchen and bar area. Explained the violation to Manager. Eco lab was recently in to do preventative pest control.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above prep area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer dirty to clean with out changing gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans cold hold at 46F cook states had out and realized he had out to many. Recommend to place in the freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Expo
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked bacon bits
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dana expired 2021 is scheduled to take test next week. Another manager on site.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed citrus over cut tomatoes and avocados
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.