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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

2525 S SR 7 · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389991
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496361
DBPR license6018958

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate03D-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic06-01-5

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**

Warning
#3Basic21-12-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.