Statesboro, Bulloch County

CHILI'S

435 COMMERCE DR STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food
Latest score
84
Jun 3, 2026
City
Statesboro
County
Bulloch
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 844 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (burgers & tomatoes) cold holding above 41F. COS. CA: Cold hold foods at 41F or below.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy pink organic matter build-up on ice machine baffle. COS: Cleaned and sanitized CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged floor tile in kitchen area

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee jacket on kitchen shelf. COS

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drink cup stored in food prep area above foods. COS: PIC discarded

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the hand washing station being used to fill sanitizer buckets with water and storing buckets. COS: PIC removed buckets.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice machine baffle with organic matter. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 845 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed tomatoes and pico de gallo cold holding above 41F. COS: Food items still within corrective action timeframe cooled to an appropriate temperature.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced fruit at the bar stored uncovered. COS: PIC instructed staff to cover

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed minor organic matter on ice machine baffle.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave ceiling peeling & not in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to discontinue use & replace.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris & foods build-up in a reach-in freezer. CA: Clean often to avoid build-up.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 823 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cooked chicken wings, guacamole, cooked ribs, raw beef cold holding above 41F. COS: Food items still within corrective action timeframe cooled to an appropriate temperature. Other items discarded by PIC

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on soda machine nozzles: CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly activity in front service area and main cooking area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 795 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken wings cold holding above 41F. COS: PIC discarded food items.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered. COS: PIC properly covered stored food.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spring rolls exposed to contamination in reach in cooler. COS: PIC discarded items.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and buildup on the inside of reach in cooler and on cooking equipment in main kitchen. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed damaged floor tiles and debris on floors, walls, and ceilings. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 907 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PREP TOP COOLER LIDS SHOULD BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PROTECT FOOD INTEGRITY.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER BLADE CA: CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ROUTINELY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED PASTA IN PREP COOLER WITH SCOOP HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS WITH GREY WATER ABOVE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. CA: PLUMBING MUST BE ADEQUATE TO REMOVE WATER

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES IN WALK IN COOLER

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS.