CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
8696 Northwest 13th Terrace
Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830460
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed dirty water leaking from ceiling in front of smoker/ oven. At the time of observation, ribs were cooking inside unit; advised operator to protect product when removing from oven as dirty water can contaminate product.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled cellphone then touched clean cutting board surface along cook line; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed grill cook put on loose translucent gloves over regular glove; used hand with regular glove to remove contaminated translucent glove then touched clean utensil and prepare food without changing contaminated regular glove and hand washing hands. Instructed operator how to remove loose translucent gloves properly. Line cook removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers: Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from walk in cooler and stored approximately 3 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked corn (126F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with splitter added; no vacuum breaker at ends of splitter. Operator removed splitter. 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. 1 employee food safety training expired.
Inspection Date: 1/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997415
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergen medication stored above food prep area between beverage container and ice cream freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked corns (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday; stored overnight in unit in a plastic bag. Items not cooler to 41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touched face then scooped fries and to serve; no hand wash. Server washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked corns (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday; stored overnight in unit in a plastic bag. Items not cooler to 41F in 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near flat to grill: sausage (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (42F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near flat to grill: sausage (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (42F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997355
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8717972
- 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. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes from dishwasher. Dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch beard then served food and sauce; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler next to fryer: cooked wings (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, transferred from walk in cooler 1 hour prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. At make table: sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, transferred from walk in cooler since 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of cooler 1.5 hours prior to allow for cooler to be serviced. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503639
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496361
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Baked potato soup 66 f Enchilada soup 65 thawing at room temperature on tray at three compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table next to oven . Manager put in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 crawling on back plate of three compartment sink. Manager killed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheese 46 as per manager less than 1 hour( by fryer cooler). shredded cheese 41, portioned ranch dressing 50 on top , cheddar cheese 48 on top stored over 5 hours in this cooler. On cook line .as per manager Not prepared or portioned today. Baked potato soup 66 f Enchilada soup 65 thawing at room temperature on tray at three compartment sink. Sausage 59, chicken 55 in cooler by fryer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 46 as per manager less than 1 hour( by fryer cooler). shredded cheese 41, portioned ranch dressing 50 on top , cheddar cheese 48 on top stored over 5 hours in this cooler. On cook line .as per manager Not prepared or portioned today. Sausage 59, chicken 55 in cooler by fryer stored over 5 hours . Not prepared or portioned today Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. blonco 117-125, manager stirred 147 as per manager 3 hours in steam table.. Manager reheated to 178 f Chili 95,enchilada soup 90, baked potato soup 86 at server station . as per manager 3 hours. Unit was turned off. Manager reheated all three 175-182 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marinara 52 at 1:49 ambient cooling tightly covered.as per manager ambient cooling 3 hours .manager moved marinara to reach in freezer..Marinara second temperature 49 at 2:15 ,manager opened the bag and moved back to freezer third temperature 38 at 2:45 pm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid ( Sanitizer solution ) spray bottle at hostess station not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 8/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339631
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- at cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw burgers over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade salsa (50F - Cold Holding) milk (50F - Cold Holding) in salsa cooler at servers' station As per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade salsa (50F - Cold Holding) milk (50F - Cold Holding) in salsa cooler at servers' station As per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
- 03E-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process- soup and chili Educated operator