CHILI'S BAR & GRILL
CHILI'S BAR & GRILL located in TAMPA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33645
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/4/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10940647
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13588765
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager stated he was aware and a work order has been placed.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attachment missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed hose and placed into storage. Discussed vacuum breaker requirements to managers on duty. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink at front bar initially tested at 500 PPM. Manager emptied sink and refilled sanitizer solution. Retested sink at correct 200 PPM Corrected On-Site
3/6/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10729877
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table next to fryers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to dish machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside Delfield 2-door freezer. Manager placed work order in on reachin freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table on service line. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked ribs. Employee removed raw bacon Corrected On-Site
11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8745074
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves on cook line.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee put soap in hands then rinsed off without rubbing hands. Discussed with manager.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler under grill - Cold holding: raw shrimp 51 F, raw steak 49 F, raw beef burger 48 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped: raw shrimp 47 F, raw steak 42 F, raw beef burger 42 F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
2/15/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8606281
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to fryers: cooked chicken wing 45 F. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Re temp chicken wing 39F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at bar and 1 of 3 paper towel dispensers in men's restroom. Operator provided paper towel at bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8363263
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored over three compartment sink while seasoning pork ribs. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of raw shrimp 46 F stored in reach-in cooler under grill. Employee stated that it was stored in room temperature on cook line for less than 30 minutes. Re temped: 44F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia tested 500+ppm in three compartment sink at bar. Operator add water to diluted solution, tested 300ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.