Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
6302 Nw 9 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2020Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times on record with 142 total violations, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations, approved food source violations, and consumer advisory violations are recurring findings across multiple inspections. The facility has received three disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2017 involving cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 identified 8 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, approved food source, chemical storage, and consumer advisory, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026003162 | $200.00 | Nov 4, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023025350 | $400.00 | Apr 12, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022056777 | $200.00 | Nov 21, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-26: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed food being cooked on induction cookers under a shelf on the expo line and the shelf above the cookers is covered with grease. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-27: Observed the same. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed food being cooked on induction cookers under a shelf on the expo line and the shelf above the cookers is covered with grease.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Chili's Grill & Bar in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #142 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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