CHILIS SOUTHWEST GRILL&BAR#231
11900 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · (305)596-5025
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso (105F - Hot Holding); skillet queso (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen area. As per operator for one hour. Advised operator to increase temperature for reheating.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 employees prepare burgers on line wipe hand on apron and proceed to put gloves on. Coached operator on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler below grill station raw beef sirloin (52F - Cold Holding); raw fajita beef (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator was placed 45 minutes before temperature was taken. Operator placed in walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees touch without beard guard engaging in food preparation. Beard guard was provided to employee during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled plate warmer above salad station.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at salad station.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ware wash area vent with dust accumulation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food debris under cooking equipment throughout cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease behind reach in cooler unit to the left of salad station.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooler floor soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind dishwasher soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking on the prep sink, and three compartment sink.
Jul 21, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed water bottle from shelf.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine +200ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink until technician fixes dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso (105F - Hot Holding); skillet queso (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen area. As per operator for one hour. Advised operator to increase temperature for reheating.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the dry storage area. Operator secured tanks during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink in reach in cooler across from oven in kitchen area. Operator discarded the drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching shredded cheese in reach in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed utensil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave across from oven in kitchen area.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed at bar area vents with dust build up.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at bar area, drain hole not covered.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at rear of kitchen near walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: 3 racks:; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator left outside walking cooler for approximately 45 mins while deep cleaning walk in cooler. Operator removed to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by expo.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at the cookline.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing reach in freezer, accumulation of food debris.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above food racks, expo and ware washing area,above ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelves in the ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave oven door broken and in disrepair,salad nacho section.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed above fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,low boy dry storage area, drawer unit,cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for the fan covers located in the walk-in cooler.
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.