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Chili's Grill Bar #1566

111 Grand Hill Pl

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Wet stacking of plastic containers at dish area drying rack. Equipment and utensils; shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-501.14 Cleaning needed of backsplash at dishwasher area/ The compartments of sinksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Cleaning needed of backsplash at dishwasher area/ The compartments of sinks; basins and receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw foods; drainboards or other equipment shall be clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 8, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Several wash cloths in handwash sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing and shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf Removed at time of inspection.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Wet stacking of plastic containers at dish area drying rack. Equipment and utensils; shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) Scoop and holder fell off inside ice bin of soda dispenser allowing handle to touch ice. In-use utensils in must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Removed at time of inspection since there is a second scoop and holder in same unit.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Very sticky wall rack to left of dishwasher. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other surfaces.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) Employee drink on top of dishwasher. Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) Employee drink on top of dishwasher. Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. They shall be covered and below and away from food; food preparation surfaces; and clean food equipment/utensils.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Raw chicken at prep cooler stacked too high. Cold TCS (Time / Temperature Control for Safety) food shall be kept at 41F or below. Level lowered.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) Scoop handle lying in product on make line. In-use utensils in must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Wet stacking of containers observed in dish area drying rack. Equipment and utensils; shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Do not stack containers while wet.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 4-501.14 Cleaning needed at dishwasher areCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Cleaning needed at dishwasher are; top of washer and backsplash. The compartments of sinks; basins and receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw foods; drainboards or other equipment shall be clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Grease build-up on exterior of equipment such as reach in coolers/freezers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other surfaces. REPEAT

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee observed handling raw foods and proceeded to change gloves and returned back to working with ready to eat foods. Employees shall wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with ready to eat foods. Corrected During Inspection - Discussed this with PIC to ensure education is provided to employees regarding when to wash hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-301.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

3-301.11; Priority; Employee observed plating a cooked burger and touched the burger with bare hands when sliding it off of the spatula. Food employees may not contact exposed; ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; single use gloves; or dispensing equipment. Corrected During Inspection - Inspector discussed this with PIC to ensure employee are utilizing gloves or another barrier to avoid bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; One chemical spray bottle observed hanging on storage rack where single use items were stored. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single use items. Corrected During Inspection - PIC immediately removed this item and place it in proper storage location.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Ice build up inside reach in freezer at prep line near fryer station. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 28, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Quaternary ammonia sanitizer in buckets are registering above 400ppm. Chemical sanitizers applied to food contact surfaces shall meet the appropriate concentration. Corrected During Inspection - PIC removed buckets to dilute the solution with water to obtain 200-400ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Penne noodles observed cooling in container with lids tightly sealed; therefore there was not adequate air flow for rapid cooling. Cooling shall be accomplished by cooling the product in loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected During Inspection - Advised PIC to remove the lids from the products and arranged the product in a different location of the cooler to cool quicker.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

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