Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

7250 HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24461049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler beside flat top sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Put into fry freezer Retemp 40 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24461043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled Inside Soda nozzles soiled

12B-07-4

Detail 24461047

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container above deli cooler at cook line. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24461050

Basic - Food stored on floor.employee moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24461045

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 24461048

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line

14-33-4

Detail 24461046

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler for glasses in front bar have rusted shelves.

08B-17-4

Detail 24461044

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed Mushrooms over washed red peppers in walk in cooler

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23566150

High Priority - During inspection observed 8 pieces of salmon inside walk in cooler fully thawed. Baring label to remove from packaging before thawed. Discussed with operators. stop sale issued

06-09-1

Detail 23566151

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. During inspection observed 8 pieces of salmon inside walk in cooler fully thawed. Baring label to remove from packaging before thawed. Discussed with operator Corrective Action Taken

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23354051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outer areas of soda nozzle at soda dispenser in server station soiled with mold like substance. Employee clean and sanitizer area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23354050

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black substance on sides of creases of ice chute.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22791131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Outer areas of soda nozzles on soda dispenser in server wait station near chip and salsa station.

24-08-4

Detail 22791136

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near dish machine.

10-08-5

Detail 22791130

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -In bar ice bin. Employee moved scoop to designated holder. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22791134

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22791132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hot holding lamps outer areas soiled with food debris on expo line.

29-49-6

Detail 22791135

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Standing water in reach in coolers on cook line and in reach in cooler on expo line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22791133

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Pre-made salads on trays inside reach in cooler on cook line not covered. Employee covered salads with tray. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-09-4

Detail 22451059

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placed hands with gloves on in wet wiping solution, wiped table, then handle two flour tortillas without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with manager proper hand-hygiene techniques. Employee discarded flour tortillas. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22451061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:50pm a. cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Operator placed chicken in freezer. Re temp at 1:47pm a. Cooked chicken 43f Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22451054

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl stored inside lettuce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22451060

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath shelf in dry-storage area.

36-62-4

Detail 22451055

Basic - Light above expo area not functioning .

23-03-4

Detail 22451056

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line soiled with food debri

22-16-4

Detail 22451058

Basic - Reach-in cooler located on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 22451057

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in expo area of kitchen.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22096942

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar, jigger in hand sink. Operator removed and educated employees. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22096943

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 22096944

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21742417

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

22-02-4

Detail 21742419

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21742420

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 21742421

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in ware washing area have built up dust debris.

13-04-4

Detail 21742415

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line engaged in food prep with no beard guard. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21742422

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor by ice machine and mop sink area.

36-17-5

Detail 21742416

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in freezer are broken at entrance.

08B-38-4

Detail 21742423

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21742418

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in mens restroom.

33-16-4

Detail 21742424

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20999794

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep have dark stains.

31A-09-4

Detail 20999797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dish racks. Racks were moved. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20999788

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 20999796

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in server area near microwave. Drink was moved. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20999787

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook needs beard guard.

14-11-4

Detail 20999792

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwaves need ceilings.

14-69-4

Detail 20999790

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer on floor.

10-06-5

Detail 20999789

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in cooked pasta. Scoop was moved. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20999795

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom of Convotherm soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 20999793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holster.

21-12-4

Detail 20999791

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At dish sink. Moved to bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20770545

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of chocolate fudge, and 2 dented cans of mandarin oranges on dry storage shelf. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20770548

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill: pepper jack 49-51°F, American cheese 55°F, provolone 48°F, cheddar cheese 51°F, cooked sausage 60°F, cooked beef 52°F. Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Front line: Salsa 69°F, creamer 69°F. Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20770549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cook line: Corn on the cob 117°F Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20770551

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 20770543

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 dented cans of chocolate fudge, and 2 dented cans of mandarin oranges on dry storage shelf. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20770546

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave filter component warped on cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20770547

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor under handwash sink of cook line. Operator elevated. Buns in walk-in freezer on floor Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20770544

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20770542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of sliding door reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 20770553

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clear storage containers. Operator discarded container Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 20770554

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bacon in three compartment sink drying rack . Operator moved bacon Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20770550

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold-like substance in dish pit area. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20770552

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Attached equipment soiled. Gas lines across fryers have heavy grease accumulation Warning