Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales
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23535 Hwy 27 & Thompson Nursery Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Chili's Grill & Bar location in Lake Wales has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2022, matching the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper cooking temperatures, hand washing, food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, with several violations recurring across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 resulted in completion with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales had?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales find?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Grill & Bar in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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