Chilis Grill & Bar
A+Cutting Edge6648 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85215
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06599
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
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 5 containers of penne pasta ranging from 54*F to 56*F cooling in the walk-in covered with tightly wrapped plastic wrap. Penne pasta was placed in the walk-in to cool minutes prior to inspection and person in charge removed the plastic wrap at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
2025
Nov 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers of penne pasta with plastic wrap tightly wrapped on top with temperatures between 48 to 50*F at time of inspection. Per person in charge (PIC), all items were made less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Observed cooked peppers and ribs in prep table on the cook line with temperatures between 46 to 60*F at time of inspection. Per PIC and date mark, cooked peppers and ribs were made less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Pasta cooling was uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Reviewed with PIC about not cooling in prep tables. Prep tables are not made to cool items down; only to maintain temperature. PIC moved items to walk-in to rapid cool at time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cubed silicon ice mold stored directly in ice well containing ice utilized for customer drinks at time of inspection. Discussed that ice used as an exterior cooling may not be used as an ingredient as the ice has become contaminated. Bartender removed the container and disposed of the ice at the time of inspection. Discussed storing containers in a pan with ice separate from the ice they scoop for customer drinks so that they pose no risk of contaminating customer food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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.
Jun 10, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Discussed the upcoming changes to the menu and new items.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Calibrated thermometer. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the duct tape at the chicken crisper prep cooler. All surfaces in the kitchen must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable etc.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
2024
Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of crisper and reheating for hot holding. Discussed and provided Big 6 illnesses. Work order in place for plumbing fixture covers below rear 3 comp sink
Aug 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed several metal and plastic pans stored as clean in the prep area and on the clean dish rack, with food debris on the food-contact surfaces. The pans stored as clean also observed to be stacked while wet. PIC removed the soiled pans and placed into the dish area. PIC will instruct employees to check the equipment after being washed and prior to storing as clean. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Robert J
2023
Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an A+ grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the equipment. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and capable of retaining their original characteristics so that such items can continue to fulfill their intended purpose for the duration of their life expectancy and to maintain their easy cleanability. If they can not maintain their original characteristics, they may become difficult to clean, allowing for the harborage of pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and rodents. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed so that parts do not break and end up in food as foreign objects or present injury hazards to consumers.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed at time of inspection. On 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Jason Hall
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 →