JENSEN BEACH, Martin County

CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #266

2988 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957-4444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 5, 2026
City
JENSEN BEACH
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 24277896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese at 122F inside steam table at cook line and out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Operator reheated items to 165F at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24277897

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-07-5

Detail 23907567

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef at cook line, remove gloves then proceed to put new gloves on with out washing hands first. Operator reviewed proper hand washing procedures to employee , employee washed hands correctly and changed gloves Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23907568

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Apr 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-18-4

Detail 23720131

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary solution at 500+ ppm. Operator mixed fresh solution to 400 ppm. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23720130

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic food containers not stored inverted at dry storage closet in kitchen. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23720132

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in feeezer floor soiled.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 23412820

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator fixed to Chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23412821

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In Prep Area; Chemicals stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22996971

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately ten Iive flies flying around syrup bottles at bar in dining room. Bottles removed cleaned and sanitized. flies killed. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22996972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Ice placed on food item Corrective Action Taken

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22602123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler a container with raw burgers stored above a container with cooked ribs. Observed inside reach in freezer by fryer station a container with raw breaded chicken stored above a container with vegetables burgers Operator stored properly all products. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22602122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Mac and cheese 89F hot Holding inside steam table. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes Operator moved product to microwave to reheat to 165F + Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 17Total: 19

29-42-4

Detail 22387183

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -2 splits lacking hose bibb vacuum breakers

22-02-4

Detail 22387186

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen, operator states new cutting boards have been ordered

05-11-4

Detail 22387172

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler at start of line Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22387190

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -paper bowl stored in cooked pasta, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22387177

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tiles above fry station

50-09-4

Detail 22387175

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22387185

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored above croutons in dry storage area, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22387189

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22387174

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lower portion of reach-in cooler not holding temperature, no foods present, operator states a replacement cooler has been ordered

36-22-4

Detail 22387173

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22387180

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris

14-69-4

Detail 22387187

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 22387181

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -tongs in raw chicken, operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22387188

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22387179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled

16-46-4

Detail 22387182

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on lower shelf of prep table

32-17-4

Detail 22387176

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -men's restroom door

36-27-5

Detail 22387178

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in prep area soiled Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22387184

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pvc pipe underneath bar area triple sink leaking

Apr 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21921985

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork ribs/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom of speed rack. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 21921979

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator serviced paper towel dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 21921982

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line

36-73-4

Detail 21921981

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/bar area/kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21921980

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes/walk in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21921984

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler#5/kitchen

33-16-4

Detail 21921986

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrective action taken/operator closed dumpster lid. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 21921983

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum platters/storeroom.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 21748145

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Guacamole/prep cooler#2/cookline/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 21748144

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage room

08B-38-4

Detail 21748143

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21748141

Basic - Stored food not covered. Grilled vegetables/speed rack/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrective Action Taken

21-38-4

Detail 21748142

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21330576

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over cooked pork ribs/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored pork ribs properly. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21330575

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters/frontline/corrective action taken/operator covered single serving items. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 20982635

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5-10 live flies observed around hand sink at front bar, approx 20 live flies on wall/ceiling corner by tvs at front bar, approx 5 live flies on wall behind keg taps at front bar, approx 5 live flies at floor drain under beverage station in server station. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: 3 flies observed at bar on ceiling/wall corner. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20982634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under dish machine area spray basin. Leak under ice well at front bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 20979228

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5-10 live flies observed around hand sink at front bar, approx 20 live flies on wall/ceiling corner by tvs at front bar, approx 5 live flies on wall behind keg taps at front bar, approx 5 live flies at floor drain under beverage station in server station. Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 20979224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corn already reheated in steam table 128f, less than 1 hour, removed for continued reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20979225

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20979226

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, under rolling racks and beverage station at server area. All areas being cleaned now. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20979227

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under dish machine area spray basin. Leak under ice well at front bar. Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20928226

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over peppers in walk in cooler. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20928225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak in line drawer 45f, less than 4 hours, ice added, rechecked 41f Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20928227

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 108f in steam table, less than 4 hours, reheated, verified 167f Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20928224

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 20928229

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies in back kitchen ceiling lights.

35A-03-4

Detail 20928230

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One in ceiling light at take out door. Was removed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20928228

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drip at dish machine pipe by bell-cap, drip from walk in cooler fan unit.

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-07-4

Detail 20518561

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in Walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20518560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 47f brisket 48f in cook line Reach-in coolers, Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today, less than 4 hours, removed to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 20518562

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees. beans 109/112f from reheat, in steam table, Less than 2 hours, removed to reheat.

29-42-4

Detail 20518563

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-08-4

Detail 20518564

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water dripping from a few kitchen ceiling areas.