LAKE BUENA VISTA, Orange County

CHILI'S ORLANDO FL #412

12172 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL 328366801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 13, 2026
City
LAKE BUENA VISTA
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 24572223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the rubber mats inside walk in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 24572224

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food residue spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler on the cook line.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24184435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board hanging on rack has green discoloration on the surface, cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24184436

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed plastic mats has old food debris inside walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23704497

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bulk containers use for flour batter soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23704496

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish tray cart stored in front of hand wash sink located in the dish machine area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23704499

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans stacked on the storage shelves.

22-16-4

Detail 23704498

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old dried food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler.(cook line) Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23410310

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mixed cheese 45°f Homemade ranch dressing 49°f Avocado dressing 49°f

03A-02-5

Detail 23410307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature mixed cheese 45°f, shredded cheese 49°f, homemade ranch dressing 49-50°f avocado dressing 49-50°f All in the same reach in cooler on the top panel found out cooler was unplugged. issued stop sale notice

02C-03-5

Detail 23410308

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight.(server area) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23410312

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white containers has old food debris left on the surface.

14-16-4

Detail 23410309

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked used for pico in the prep kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 23410311

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked on storage shelves near server area.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-02-4

Detail 22833025

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled soiled dishes returned to expo line with out washing hands, Manager told her to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22833024

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting boards has stains and deep cut marks on fry station.

23-03-4

Detail 22833023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the side panel of the flat grill.

22-16-4

Detail 22833022

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler for quesadillas. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22446655

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw Tenderized beef stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22446653

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22446658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder basket is soiled. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22446654

Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Servers station.

13-07-4

Detail 22446657

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

08B-17-4

Detail 22446656

Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped onions in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21972409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of cooked ribs 45°f stored inside refrigerator drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Manager has purchase new reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21972413

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed package of Swiss cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler, Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21972408

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white and brown cutting boards has brown stains left on the surface on the Cook line, Spoke to Manager. Dipper well interior terrible mold like growth interior located server area. Repeat Violation

27-19-4

Detail 21972411

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water pressure very low on the hand sink for hot water in the back prep kitchen. Manager placed a work order to repair with plumber. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21972407

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice bin has old food debris and grease on the surface.

24-08-4

Detail 21972410

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic pans stacked on the storage shelves in the dishmachine room.

14-49-4

Detail 21972414

Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed grease dripping down on the hood filters above flat top grilled.

22-08-4

Detail 21972415

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed conveyor belt interior of the oven has old food debris dried on the surface. Observed terrible grease accumulation on the side panel of the flat grill.(Manager scraped surface ) COSite

29-49-6

Detail 21972412

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler, used for salad.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21608841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of ribs 46°f stored inside reach in refrigerator drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill ribs in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21608834

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with liner used for the plates on the expo line. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21608832

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheddar cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21608831

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener has old dried food stuck to the blade and the holder located in the back prep kitchen. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21608840

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen. Manager found roll of paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21608833

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on the reach in freezer used for fries.

22-08-4

Detail 21608837

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave has terrible food build up on the top panel.

23-03-4

Detail 21608839

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed terrible mold like growth inside dipper well located in the server area. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21608838

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed frame of the reach in cooler door has mold like growth on the panel, bottom has liquid spilled on the surface.(cook line) Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21608836

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths stored on the counter top in the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21608835

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage shelves are rusty inside reach in cooler (cook line)

29-11-4

Detail 21608830

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath hand wash sink located behind the bar.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20785528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature salad 44°f stored inside the salad cooler (bin) per chef less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill or use less product to maintain proper temperature. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20785530

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored inside reach in cooler not date marked, Manager date mark at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20785534

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip warmer cleaned has terrible grease accumulation on the interior of the door( server alley)

31A-09-4

Detail 20785537

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of gloves stored inside hand wash sink located on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20785531

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelve rusty inside reach in cooler in the bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 20785527

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin has mold like growth on the surface located side server station(dining room) Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20785535

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guard covers has terrible dust accumulation inside walk in cooler, entire wall covered in dust accumulation.

36-73-4

Detail 20785532

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor mats inside walk in freezer has old food debris stuck to the mats.

22-08-4

Detail 20785529

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the conveyor oven has terrible grease accumulation.( cook line) Must be clean more often spoke to Manager concerning grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20785533

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler has mold like growth on the surface also storage shelves.

21-10-4

Detail 20785536

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth stored on the counter on the cook line.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

22-35-5

Detail 20374333

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed prep sink has old food debris dried on the surface.

22-11-5

Detail 20374332

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed the tomato slicer located in the back prep kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 20374335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of chicken strips 47°f stored in reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend quick chill the chicken in the walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 20374334

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored on the counter in the fry station on the cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20374342

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American cheese sliced not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20374344

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three white cutting boards has red stains on the surface located on the cook line.

41-17-4

Detail 20374345

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging in the bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 20374338

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel ice bin has mold like growth on the surface in the corners.beverage station.

23-24-4

Detail 20374337

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on the exterior of the reach in cooler and door handles in the fryer station.

40-06-5

Detail 20374340

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on the prep,counter in the back kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 20374343

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and trash underneath the ice machine grease and food debris on the floor tile.

14-49-4

Detail 20374336

Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed grease accumulation dripping down from filters underneath fire suppression system, recommend Manager to clean hood filters more often.

14-69-4

Detail 20374346

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large block ice in the beer chiller freezer located bar area.

22-08-4

Detail 20374341

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation on the conveyor oven has grease accumulation left on the surface.

23-03-4

Detail 20374339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sinks grease and soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed greasy flat grill on the sides terrible grease accumulation.(cook line)