Chili's Grill & Bar
A5016 S Power Rd, Mesa 85212
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88014
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of chicken wings in the top of the chicken wing station ranging from 44*F to 50*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). Per PIC the wings were placed in the unit approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection and relocated to the walk-in to rapid cool. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
2025
Dec 1, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1)to ensure employees wash hands/change gloves after handling the tablet for labeling and before handling food during production. 2) 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several hotel pans stacked away wet and stacked with sanitizer in between containers. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked all wet stacked hotel pans to allow for thorough airdrying at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed small sheet trays with black encrusted build up that flakes off and exposed silver scrape marks on the food contact surface. Same pans are used to store clean dishware. Per PIC the pans arrive with a black texture when brand new. Discussed with PIC food and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, encrusted food residue, and other encrusted debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed to utilize parchment paper to protect food and dishware and prevent contaminating with the black encrusted residue. Or clean off the black flaky accumulation or replace pans. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Jun 19, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook use gloved hands to bread the raw chicken strips, change gloves, then begin working with clean equipment on the line, without washing hands between glove changes. PIC instructed cook to wash hands and will retrain employees about when to wash. Discussed washing hands when they become contaminated, such as from raw proteins. Hands should be washed between glove changes, when changing tasks, etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. 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
Observed cooked corn hot holding on the cook-line with an internal temperature of 95-100F and cooked chicken with an internal temperature of 100-109F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC reheated the corn and chicken to at least 165F. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the growth of pathogens. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed several tightly covered, deep, stacked plastic pans of cooling cooked pasta in the walk-in cooler. PIC instructed employee to place the cooked pasta into an ice bath to cool to 41F prior to covering and stacking in the walk-in. 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 several stacks of plastic pans, stored as clean on the rack in the prep area, to have water on most of the surface. Discussed placing equipment and utensils in a self-draining, tilted and inverted, position that allows adequate air drying. Items must be allowed to drain and to air-dry before being stacked or stored. Stacking wet items such as pans prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Apr 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed air drying dishes after washing.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 14, 2024Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several plastic pans, stored as clean on the dish rack in the prep area, with food debris, soil and liquid on the food-contact surfaces. The pans are used to store TCS foods such as diced tomatoes, black beans, salsa, etc. PIC began to place the soiled pans into the dish pit to be rewashed and sanitized. PIC spoke with employees about prewashing and inspecting clean dishes for visible soil. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment.
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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.
May 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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: A,Signer: Jennifer Gentry
Jan 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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: A,Signer: Christian Wicker
2023
Oct 24, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection.Construction is complete and approved.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 17, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspectionConstruction is about 90% completeWalked site with Randy H(1) Install the beer tap overflow drain.(2) Provide rigid drain lines at the bar.(3) Install the food prep sink.(4) Finish all caulking and trim detail work.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 25, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Equipment inspectionConstruction is about 75% complete.(1) Provide an RPZ backflow assembly (ASSE 10122) isolating each piece of the following:* Soda system* Rethermalizer* RO system* Blender rinser if applicable* Mister system if applicable Backflow must be installed so they are accessible for testing Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have all permanent utilities, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 1, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Plumbing inspection.Construction is about 50% complete.Met on-site with Superintendent Randy H**Emailed MCESD plan review letter to Superintendent No issues with today's inspection Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →