Chilis in Tampa
Last inspected:
2794 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336126297Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chilis #126 in Tampa has accumulated 204 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage. Recent inspections show improving compliance, with no violations found in June 2025 and only minor issues in subsequent visits.
Most recent closure: May 20, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chilis in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Chilis in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chilis in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chilis in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chilis in Tampa last inspected?
- Chilis #126 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Chilis in Tampa last shut down?
- Chilis #126 in Tampa was last shut down on May 20, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chilis in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chilis #126 in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chilis in Tampa had?
- Chilis #126 in Tampa has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chilis in Tampa find?
- Chilis #126 in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chilis in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chilis #126 in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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