REDCHILLYS INC
233 AVE O S W, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 8638045070
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023057083 | Sep 6, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots and zucchini during preparation on prep station. Operator removed raw chicken from off the top vegetables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red colander in hand washing sink, employee removed colander.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door at the back of the kitchen open, operator closed door.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Buffet area added to dining room area.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to lower shelf in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzle for the Dr. pepper across from the front counter.
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/. Buffet line in dining room. Plan review issued on 5/7/25 Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Dead beatle on premises. In kitchen by exit door. Operator swept up and sanitize area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook prepping raw chicken
Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish machine area
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line serving spoon in hand washing sink. Operator removed item.
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/. Buffet area added to dining room area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line operator removed.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container in hand washing sink. Operator removed container.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents. Proof of scheduled maintenance for the week.*
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef at 54F degrees on cook line first make table. Placed in cooler.
Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at the at drink dispenser at server station. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges.
Sep 7, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges.
Sep 7, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges.
Sep 6, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
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. Set up three compartment sink ppm level at 100 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach wall next to the drink station. 4 live roaches in cabinet in front of cook line. 3 live roaches behind the dish machine. Approximately 25 live roaches under three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink by cook line. spoon removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Damaged can food not properly segregated. Operation removed from area.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach One dead roach under storage. One dead roach in cabinet in front of cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep area. Removed items.
Equipment in poor repair. Door by reach in cooler off hinges.
Food stored on floor. By front counter. Removed from the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
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.