CHILIS SOUTHWEST GRILL&BAR#213
8696 NW 13 TERR, Miami FL 33126 · (305)471-8178
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area; no contact with food or food contact surface.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022030944 | Mar 16, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed water heater room floor soiled.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda on the back of the nozzles soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area; no contact with food or food contact surface.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of Dish machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled on cook line. Operator asked employee to wipe down.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at cook line not functioning properly. As per operator, technician was called and they're coming to fix or replace.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer where ice cream is helped next to office. Observed small build up of ice in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry rack old labels on containers. Operator put into sink to be washed and removed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in dry storage area forks face up. Operator changed order and inverted them.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall near prep sink with dust.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed during the inspection. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Reach in cooler in front of the flat top grill: marinara sauce (49F - Cooling). As per operator, prepped the day before, placed inside the walk in cooler, and put inside the reach in cooler the next morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler in front of the flat top grill: marinara sauce (49F - Cooling). As per operator, prepped the day before, placed inside the walk in cooler, and put inside the reach in cooler the next morning.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. As per operator p, the additional room is used for employees/meetings. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag on onions.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By the office with ice cream.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar area: soda gun nozzle soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. hand washing sinks: Bar area and the take out area by the drink machine.
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/. Observed the approved plans do not match the current layout of the establishment. The establishment has added a crew/party room nearby the exit door by the restrooms ( 48 additional chairs and 8 tables), the wall by the bar has been removed, the hand washing sink in the bar area has been removed ( observed pipes capped off in the wall where the hand washing sink was located) and by take out area the hand washing sink was removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on the shelves in the ware wash area and the prep area
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The license with the Division is for 217 seat, establishment has 313 seats. Establishment has remodeled and additional tables and seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the Seating Evaluation form to the operator.
Ice buildup in flip-top reach-in freezer by the dry storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the prep area.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Cooked pasta (45 F - Cold Holding ) shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) As per manager were stored inside of the walk in cooler two days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler. Cooked pasta (45 F - Cold Holding ) shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); Shredded chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) As per manager were stored since the walk in cooler two days ago.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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. For all employees.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Runner station.
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 at the time of the inspection walk in cooler being repaired
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groggy cutting board at reach in cooler in from of frying station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees shoes on storage shelf next to syrup at storage area. Manager removed shoes.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in front of walk in freezer. Manager removed bag of onions.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between both preparation tables at cook line. Manager removed knife.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at cookline. Manager removed cloth from under cutting board.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. On top of oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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