CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
3349 S CONGRESS AVE · PALM SPRINGS · Palm Beach County · FL 33461
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours
12A-13-4High 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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef brisket 46 f ( portioned yesterday ) cold holding overnight. portioned ranch dressing ( buttermilk ) prepared on site 46 f,( portioned yesterday 10:42 am ) bottom one 37-40 f over stacked ( avocado ranch 50f ,45 f, ( 5 overstacked ) bottom 38-40 f, chicken 44 f top portion 40 f bottom section (over stocked portioned yesterday) as per cook put in this cooler 10 minutes ago. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef brisket 46 f ( portioned yesterday ) cold holding overnight. portioned ranch dressing ( buttermilk ) prepared on site 46 f,( portioned yesterday 10:42 am ) bottom one 37-40 f over stacked ( avocado ranch 50f ,45 f, ( 5 overstacked ) bottom 38-40 f, chicken 44 f top portion 40 f bottom section (over stocked portioned yesterday) as per cook put in this cooler 10 minutes ago.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Light blue color chemical spray bottle stored with salt shakers at server station. Manager removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 80 1/3 each cooked ribs 95 f at 3:04 pm cooling since 12:43 pm. Ribs not cooled from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours Salsa 51 f portioned 12:31 f current time 3:39 f ,bulk salsa 67 f at 2:15 pm, bulk salsa another container 60 f at 2:15 pm prepared at 12:16 pm based on label. Second temperature 60 f second container 52 f 3:15 pm at this rate of ambient cooling it will not reach 41 f within 4 hours. Manager moved salsa to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of food stored on floor under shelves in walk in freezer.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean pans on clean dishes rack.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting avocado with stickers on.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat salad mix in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.