CHILI'S RESTAURANT #394

940 US 1
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/27/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Manager threw away Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped on cooler drawers on cooks line
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind condenser
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top shelf of cooks line has old food debris -Gaskets on cooler drawers Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice bin is leaking onto floor at soda station. Manager stated they need a new part
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Gus and one new hire
  • 47-02-4:Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. At front counter next to small flip top cooler
Food Inspector #8847393
2025-01-27
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 8/2/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler from condenser unit dripping. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8846956
2024-08-02
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fryer reach in cooler has buildup of residue
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen are accumulated in dust and debris
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler from condenser unit dripping.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Manager posted a sign Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters have some grease buildup. Manager stated they are on schedule to get cleaned tonight 2. Gaskets on cook line drawers are soiled in black like substance
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons next to ice cream freezer . Manager washed and sanitized spoons Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at front counter near steam well. Manager killed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8739161
2024-08-01
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 12/11/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's restroom urinals are not working. They are covered to indicate not usable to public. Toilets in stalls are functioning. A repair order has been issued to corporate for urinals
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's restroom. Manager changed batteries during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8565020
2023-12-11
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 11/9/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar and cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2018 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8548116
2023-11-09
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/8/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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. Cook line topping cooler heavy ice build up on coils. Coils on expo cooler soiled with grease Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In expo cooler
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar and cook line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels and food stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker with spices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, 10 small flying insects in the bar area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Batter stations ; cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. 53F - Cold Holding); portion sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. cooler on expo cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45 F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders for crispers 100F manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Cook line cutting board soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand sink in the bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2018
Food Inspector #8537883
2023-11-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 10/11/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad shoot dirty and chip shoot dirty. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Chip shoot still needs cleaning **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8521277
2023-10-11
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/3/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on servers
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over washed lettuce Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in dish area leaking
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated manager and cook. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast found at 116° hot holding. Advised rapid reheat recheck 188° Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad shoot dirty and chip shoot dirty. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain removed from rear prep hand wash sink. Warning
Food Inspector #8360494
2023-10-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).