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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

CHILI'S GRILL & BAR located in MELBOURNE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

955 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, Florida, 32934
Fountainhead North
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474420

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent in dish area is damaged and crack
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink next to ice machine and hand wash sink at bar area pipe is leaking
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager place wet wiping cloth into solution Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager thinks it is salt that is not labeled. Manager had it discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Chemical dish washer machine was testing 0ppm. Retest and change out the chemical solution and let the dish washer machine run for about 5 to 10 mins. And it's reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer had a a disposal glove stored in the sink. Operator removed gloves from sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 2 door upright reach in freezer not having a paper towels. Manager had it refilled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902950

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. MOD clean and wipe down the exterior of dish washer machine Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Observed server station microwave interior is soiled from old food debris. MOD clean and wipe down the interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851867

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male bathroom door
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Fry cooler not in use at the time of inspection.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Deflector panel cracked in the microwave in zone 3.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in the dry storage area.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Moderate accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Walk in freezer floor entrance tiles cracked.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8765900

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer 2 door gasket is torn and a zone 2 pasta and burger station reach in cooler drawers is gaskets is in poor repair
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line Is soiled between the cutting grooves. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483790

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located by the kitchen entrance is soiled with dust Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items stored on rack that has drying equipment. At ware washing station. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not fully close door gaskets are in poor repair. Operator stated they have parts in order for the gaskets.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil in kitchen not stored 6 inches off floor. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at entrance of walk in freezer
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line changing gloves but not washing hands before putting on new gloves after leaving cook line. Employee is re-educated. Employee corrected Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369554

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mixer stick Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. One posted April 2022. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in contact with raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Soda holster lightly soiled. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn salsa 45F manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation