Clearwater, Pinellas County

CHILI'S #124

25987 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 6, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24355599

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives stored on magnet with food debris present. Operator removed the knives to be washed, rinsed and sanitized Corrective Action Taken

29-17-4

Detail 24355597

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

02D-01-5

Detail 24355598

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 23881442

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front line, rear prep area, walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 23881443

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original training not labeled with common name

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 23520733

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked wet in ware washing area. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23142169

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine 3 times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states this morning he tested the machine and the ppm was 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 200ppm quaternary Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: District manager on site states the dish machine was at proper PPM when tested this morning, they tested it this afternoon at it was not at proper PPM, they stop using dish machine put a call in to ecolab. Dishes are piled up in dish area, manager set up 3 compartment sink Time Extended

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23124347

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine 3 times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states this morning he tested the machine and the ppm was 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 200ppm quaternary Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23124349

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 48F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23124350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cookline: cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) operator state's temperatures were taken at 10:30am, over 4 hours ago. Lettuce was not prepared today and has been in the unit since 9am. All other foods at proper temperature. See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23124348

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EJ trained 2019, Andrew trained 2/11/2020, Wally trained 2018 Operator had pictures of the roster sent during inspection. Operator states there is an issue with the roster, as Wally was hired 2 months ago and the roster states he took his training in 2018. Discussed the need to have an up to date/accurate roster easily available at time of inspection. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23124351

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large white clean tubs stacked wet. Discussed with manager. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23124352

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets on cookline Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22807586

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (46F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, ice bag added Corrective Action Taken

35A-06-4

Detail 22807589

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted trap near rear kitchen door

14-34-4

Detail 22807590

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface

23-03-4

Detail 22807588

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers

21-08-4

Detail 22807587

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm, replaced 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22439901

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over soda boxes in store room. Items moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22439902

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in cooler on line.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22080905

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live fly near dish pit, 1 small live fly located near the bar.

41-10-4

Detail 22080903

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer used for cleaning table tops stored next to clean silverware. Operator moved sanitizer Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22080904

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided hand out pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events

11-26-1

Detail 22080906

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement

31B-03-4

Detail 22080902

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21344306

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen - manager placed can opener in dish washing area Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21344303

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside front line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only

31B-02-4

Detail 21344300

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar - manager filled dispenser with paper towels Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21344307

Basic - -Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to fryers and at front line -soiled corner area of interior of ice bin in front line area - employee cleaned ice bin ( corrected onsite)

36-32-5

Detail 21344305

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vent shows damage or is in disrepair in women's restroom

23-03-4

Detail 21344302

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - greasy wheels of fryers - soiled shelving near induction equipment in front line area

25-29-4

Detail 21344301

Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in protected location. Box of gloves stored under paper towel dispenser in front line area - manager relocated gloves Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21344304

Basic - Stored food( bacon ) partially covered in dry storage room - manager wrapped bacon in container and covered Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 13Total: 15

35A-05-4

Detail 21088684

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches in back room area storing single service, all killed by manager. Killed roaches have been cleaned up, establishment has begun sanitization.Warning Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21088672

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter 51,56 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken raw 45 degrees Fahrenheit, moved to walk in cooler chicken 42 degrees Fahrenheit, batter was voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21088683

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion scoop in dressing. Manager moved cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-07-4

Detail 21088673

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cases of single service stored on floor in back area near back door, single service is voluntarily being discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21088682

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

35A-03-4

Detail 21088675

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 25 dead roaches on floor in back room where single service was being stored, approximately 4 dead roaches on floor in employee coat area where chips are being stored, dead roaches have been swept up, establishment has begun sanitizing the area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 21088676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21088677

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chicken reach in cooler gasket torn, Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21088686

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns and chili base on floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21088674

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21088679

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21088680

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chicken reach in cooler gasket soiled, exterior of lettuce dispenser, walk in freezer gasket at outside freezer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21088685

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21088681

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Peppers and mushrooms over cut lettuce and cut cabbage. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21088678

Basic - Wall soiled under prep table at cook line. Floor soiled under cook line. Hood vents soiled. Warning

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20685294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47° Operator placed on ice after discussion. 41° at re-temp. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20685293

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line vents

50-09-4

Detail 20685292

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License hanging shows February 2021. Operator printed new license and displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20685290

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle in walk-in cooler in disrepair. Operator showed work order that tech were here today. Corrective Action Taken

33-11-4

Detail 20685291

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster and garbage on the ground around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20685288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with build up. Walk in cooler and beer cooler shelves

08B-17-4

Detail 20685289

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of Unwashed produce over marinade in walk in cooler. Operator removed marinade Corrected On-Site