Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3750 Lakeside Village Ct, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This 221-seat restaurant in Lakeland has received 24 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures, improper food cooking temperatures, food contact surface contamination, and chemical storage violations. A high-priority consumer advisory violation was documented in March 2025 and again in January 2024. Toxic substance control violations were cited in July 2024 and January 2024. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 found 10 violations (1 intermediate, 6 basic, 0 high) and resulted in no further action.
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 (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 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
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland last inspected?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. 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 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland had?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland find?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 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 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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).
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