Chilis Grill & Bar
A+Cutting Edge1371 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04211
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 27, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- In reach-in refrigerator, observed container of raw shrimp being stored above unopened packages of green onions used for garnish. No visible contamination observed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2025
Oct 31, 2025Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Inspector's notes
Observed coolers on server side of food line and beneath hot holding equipment on cook line with doors unable to close correctly. Gaskets and hinges observed in disrepair. PIC reported problem was identified, work order is submitted, and no TCS items were held in either cooler. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from cold side of mop sink faucet. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of pest activity, sanitizer concentrations, hot holding and reheating for tenders, prevention of bare hand contact and scooping ice.
Inspector's notes
Employee handling raw hamburgers and placing them on grill with gloved hands. Employee then proceeded to smash burgers, move them with spatula, pepper them with shaker, and then grabbed a knife to cut a steak that just finished cooking. During cutting of the steak, the employee touched the edge of the steak with their gloves. The edge that was touched was already cut and was discarded away from the rest of the steak slices. The employee then also touched the microwave handle. Employee was then instructed to change their gloves and wash their hands. The touched utensils and microwave handle were swapped out and/or sanitized. Please ensure gloves are changed and hands are washed as required to prevent cross-contamination. Provided when-to-wash poster. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Cut lettuce and salad in bottom portion of salad prep cooler found with internal temperature of about 49-50*F. Ambient temperature of the cooler was also found to be 50*F. PIC discarded the lettuce and will not use the cooler for cold holding TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Corn on the cob found in lowest drawer of prep cooler nearest salad cooler with internal temperature of 44-50*F. The corn cobs were the only items above 41*F in the cooler. The cobs may have been overstocked which caused airflow in the area to not be able to keep them cold enough. The cobs were placed in the cooler within the last hour and moved to another cooler for cooling and continued cold holding. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2024
Oct 30, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding, monitoring of pests, and best cooling methods. Work order in place for damaged/cracked tiles and minor facility maintenance.
Inspector's notes
Utensils such as scoops and tongs found in food containers with the handles of the utensils in contact with the food items inside container. PIC repositioned the utensils so that the handle was not touching the food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jun 6, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and effective ice bathes, minor facility maintenance, storage height requirements for food and sanitizer buckets, and monitoring of hard to clean areas.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Breana Hazelton
Mar 28, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, pests, and minor facility maintenance.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Embargo Lbs: 25,Award: C,Signer: Terrance Baker
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Employee observed handling raw chicken and breading with gloved hands. After mixing the chicken with the breading and placing it into a fryer, the employee changed their gloves and continued working on other tasks, including handling plates with food on them, touching containers, and handles of coolers. Inspector informed the employee they need to wash their hands after handling raw food products and changing gloves to begin new tasks. Employee washed their hands and placed on new gloves. Please ensure hand are washed as required. Provided when-to-wash handout. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. - Multiple pans of salsa made with salsa mix and tomatoes found cooling in beer walk-in. The salsa began cooling at about 10:15 AM and had an internal temperature of 49-56*F at 2:30 PM. The pans of salsa were covered with plastic lids that had about a 1 inch diameter hole on the edge which allowed a little airflow into the container. The lids may have impeded the cooling process as other cold held TCS food items in the cooler were found at 38*F. PIC discarded the salsa. Please ensure cooling TCS food items are cooled within required time frames. Provided cooling handout. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of pests, cold holding, double panning, and minor facility maintenance.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Holly Ciccarello,Award: Cutting Edge A+
Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and use of fill-line and portioned plastic cups in prep coolers. Also discussed pest control, monitoring of sanitizers, utensil storage between uses, best cooling practices, and "lunch double". The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Jeff Wood,Award: Cutting Edge A+
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →