CHILI'S SOUTHWEST GRILL & BAR
821 N US HWY 27 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 338702161
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in food preparation area touching apron with gloves on, while on prep table, educated employee-washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in the bar area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on while preparing food.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of clear pans on a shelve with water in between and not air drying properly. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in a pan of shrimp on the cook line, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler dusty.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of portion cups on the floor in dry storage area, operator put in different location. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.