Inspection Report

Business Name
Chili's Grill & Bar
Business Address
400 W UNIVERSITY DR TEMPE AZ 85281
Permit Number
FD-40580
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
8/28/2025
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Addl Notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple pepperoni pizzas, cheese pizzas and chicken quesadillas-64-67F in the reach in cooler next to the salad make line in the cookline area. PIC stated that the pizzas had been in the unit for an extended amount of time and discarded-see embargo form. PIC stated that the quesadillas were placed into the unit about an hour prior and relocated to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *Ambient temp of the reach in cooler was 72F. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for repair and would not be used for TCS food storage. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers Addl Notes: Employee wallet stored directly on top of ketchup in the server pass thru area. PIC removed the wallet. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.