Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland
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3980 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338093813Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland operated 22 inspections between March 2022 and October 2025, documenting 94 total violations at an average of 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been sporadic across the inspection period, with handwashing violations cited in 3 separate inspections (October 2025, April 2023, October 2022), consumer advisory violations appearing across 8 inspections, and employee health reporting cited once in October 2022. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting one intermediate-priority violation and two basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland last inspected?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 27, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland had?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland find?
- Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 27, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Grill & Bar #216 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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