Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar
821 N US Hwy 27, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801011
What drove the grade
No soap provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink by dish room, operator replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed soufflé cup with no handle in cheese on prep table, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed stack of pans on the shelf in back of kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed hand washing sink by dish room cannot shut the water off completely.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Observed bagged trash on ground next to dumpster.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.