Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
940 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 329605950Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach has accumulated 293 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down, but inspectors issued warnings in late 2023 and again in August 2024, with follow-up compliance inspections required. Fire inspections documented one citation in 2025 for scorch marks around an electrical outlet at the front counter. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisories, and ventilation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
This Facility
8.6
violations / inspection
8.6 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg
6.33
violations / inspection
6.33 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Indian River County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
At front counter next to small flip top cooler
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections46 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach had?
- Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach find?
- Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach 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 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.
- Has Chili's Restaurant in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chili's Restaurant #394 in Vero Beach has 1 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).
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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