CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

CHILI'S GRILL & BAR comes out a B, 80/100 — passing, with room to tighten up, per its most recent inspection on February 13, 2026.

By health score it ranks safer than 32% of Lake County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. Diners give it 4 across 2,663 reviews. Menus here flag options for keto diners.

B · 80/100 · safer than 32% of Lake County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (80/100)
Violations
9 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
17419 US HWY 441, Mount Dora, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4 stars (2663 reviews)
Seats
219
Phone
(352) 589-4002
Website
Official website
Photo of CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Photo: Chili's Grill & Bar

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 2,663 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The direction of travel is downward across these 21 reviews. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.4 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, how long an order takes appears most often — 29% of the corpus, averaging 3.7.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 17 of 21. What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews. 19 of 21 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 2 are two or lower.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (80/100) with 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 6 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That result dates from February 13, 2026. Ranked against Lake County, it is safer than 32% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: handwashing and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    We haven't been to a Chili's in quite a while... food and service started to go downhill but we decided to give them another try with their 3 for $10 deal... glad we did! We went to the Eustis location... food was delicious!! We had the Big Smasher Burger and the Deluxe Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! Juicy and delicious! The service was fantastic... our server was attentive, friendly and professional. Fantastic experience!

  • June 27, 2026

    Menú variado Excelente comida

  • June 26, 2026

    Southwest egg rolls will make me come back.

  • June 21, 2026

    Grear service Delicious food Recommended

  • June 15, 2026

    Great service.

  • June 14, 2026

    Great. We went for my niece's Birthday lunch.

  • June 13, 2026

    Sometimes places don't deserve a second chance. 3 servers at the entrance chatting, and we still have to wait for a fourth to get a seat. No greetings, nothing. The server just drop the menus and run away. And then wait... for 10 minutes... and nothing. I could understand if the place was full (wasn't) or short staffed, but if you have employees chatting, then is just bad management. So we leave with a reassurance that Chilli's standard just drop another notch. Then we went to Longhorn at the next plaza. What a difference. Greetings at the door, seated immediately with my choice of table, complimentary bread, order taken right away and manager came to the table to oversee that everything was OK. So make yourself a favor and go straight to a good service.

  • June 12, 2026

    Great food, great service.

  • June 12, 2026

    If you expect to order food to go from this location don't. Your food will sit there right in front of your face and get cold before someone helps you. If you try to get your own food they yell at you that you aren't allowed. Funny how it's ok for you to sit there and look at your order but not allowed to grab it. So many other establishments give you a pick up kiosk but this establishment won't even acknowledge you. Expect you to wait for them. And yell at you for not getting any kind of service. I guess service happens on their terms not yours. Who running the to go crew and why haven't they been demoted?

  • June 11, 2026

    Very good food And our server was excellent 👍 Bring a sweater it was pretty Chili's

  • June 10, 2026

    Alyssa is the best waitress Attentive✅️ Quick✅️ Friendly✅️ Knowledgeable✅️ I will never go to Chili's if she leaves✅️

  • June 9, 2026

    I go to chilis atleast once a month I absolutely love it and especially this location the people are so incredibly kind and there is amazing service I’ve never had an issue if you go I would definitely suggest the triple dipper it is by far the best deal and best food. And I’m currently getting a triple dipper right now!

  • June 8, 2026

    Caley is a very valued employee, she does her job extremely well. And is quick to return whatever you needed. The best waitress I've ever run across and my kids all agreed. We were there today a party of like 7 great job caley. You should have more stars. She deserves a raise

  • June 2, 2026

    May 24,2026 Came in with my sister and my toddler for a late lunch. Destiny was absolutely wonderful! Excellent service from start to finish! She made sure our food orders were correct, handled our to-go orders perfectly, and split the check with no issues at all. She also went back multiple times to grab extra items we needed and stayed friendly and attentive the whole time. Great experience overall!

  • May 25, 2026

    Best hamburger in town

  • May 22, 2026

    The service here is amazing. The food is so quick! Often times drinks make it to the table before servers have even left yet, and appetizers make it within 5 minutes!

  • May 22, 2026

    Hubby and I go to Mt Dora location every so often and when we do, we always hope to get Alyssa as our server. We hadn't been there in awhile and she recognized us right away (even remembering our favorite football team). When I say she's a great waitress, that's an understatement. She is sooo nice and efficient at her job. She never forgets anything! We were literally saying tonight that she is probably the best waitress we have ever had...as in ANYWHERE, which is really saying something because we eat out quite a bit! Our dinner was really good and served piping hot. Honestly we always have a great meal at this location (though I do miss the shrimp tacos you used to have). Kudos to you, Chili's on having a fantastic employee and really great food! We will be back!

  • May 22, 2026

    We like to get the 3 for me deals at Chili's. We usually sit in the Bar with the sporting events going on. Alyssa, is usually in bar side serving. I have to say, we've had her serve us at least a half a dozen times all together, and this girl has it all covered. She's very sharp and remembers almost everything thrown at her. Not just with us, but all the tables she covers around us. We eat at all the circle of bars and restaurants in the same area as this place. She has to be, the best waitress and server we have had by far. A real sweetheart, as she couldn't be more knowledgeable and professional at her job. There are a few good ones in the bars and restaurants of this area, but she is by far the best at what she is doing. This girl has it down and it was about time we left Alyssa and the Mt. Dora Chili's our experiences with her over the time we have eaten there. A job again, well done!

  • May 19, 2026

    I took my wife and kids and there this Sunday for lunch and the service was great. Food was great and the prices were still good compared to other restaurants.

  • May 13, 2026

    I go here all the time and it's always good.

  • May 10, 2026

    My bartender was so friendly. Her name is Avan.

Overall Score

53 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10:45 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
10:45 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
10:45 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
10:45 AM to 11 PM
Friday
10:45 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
10:45 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
10:45 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  2. September 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 13, 2026