Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington
Last inspected:
2525 S Sr 7, Wellington, FL 33414Part of: Chilis Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Chili's location in Wellington has been cited for recurring violations in employee health reporting and shellfish handling across 29 inspections since 2016, accumulating 183 total violations at an average of 6.3 per inspection, moderately above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated recent inspections: the March 2026 routine inspection found 4 high-priority violations including management awareness, shell stock requirements, handwashing facilities, and employee health reporting, and the August 2025 inspection cited 3 high-priority violations for improper hand and arm washing and shell stock requirements. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 of the last 7 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations were cited in 6 of the 7 most recent inspections, indicating a pattern of systemic management and shellfish tracking failures. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. An October 2024 callback inspection showed compliance with prior violations, but subsequent routine and complaint inspections in 2025 and 2026 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, the most recent being the March 2026 inspection completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022011054 | $400.00 | Feb 1, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021006826 | $200.00 | Jan 11, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington last inspected?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington had?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington find?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington ever been shut down?
- No, Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington been fined?
- Chili's Grill & Bar in Wellington has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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