CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
2525 S SR 7 · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414
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 4
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 chef touched pants then handled clean handle of hamburger smasher and pan with sauce; no hand wash. Employee washed hands and was advised to clean and sanitize items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High 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. At reach in cooler by grill: cut jalapeño cheddar sausage (49F – Cold Holding); At reach in cooler by fryer: raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) As per operator, both products stored over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by grill: cut jalapeño cheddar sausage (49F – Cold Holding); At reach in cooler by fryer: raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) As per operator, both products stored over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding area above steam table: cooked chicken (129F – Hot Holding) At hot holding area by fryer: cooked bone in wings (117F – Hot Holding) As per operator, products stored 30 mins prior; Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 2
12B-02-4Basic – Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area ( cookline).
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Rolling racks of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in backend of kitchen. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.