Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
1471 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 339481069Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Chili's location in Port Charlotte has been inspected 22 times since June 2022, accumulating 140 total violations — an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recurring violations include improper chemical storage (cited in at least 5 inspections), hand washing deficiencies (4+ inspections), and food contact surface violations (5+ inspections), indicating persistent management gaps in basic sanitation protocols. Toxic substance control violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, the most frequent citation category across the record. The facility has also been cited for employee health policy violations, improper cooking temperatures, and time-as-a-control violations. Fire safety concerns were documented in June 2022, with inspectors observing electrical wiring in disrepair and a missing outlet cover. The most recent inspection on September 10, 2025 identified 10 violations with no high-priority findings and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte had?
- Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte find?
- Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar in Port Charlotte has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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