CHILI'S HAMBURGER GRILL & BAR

Does CHILI'S HAMBURGER GRILL & BAR keep a clean kitchen? Not quite — only a C, 78/100, the last time the state checked (May 22, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority and 6 basic violations.

Its most recent inspection on May 22, 2026 cited 2 high-priority and 6 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 15% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.1 from 2,739 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (78/100)

Get directions Call (321) 984-0245

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (78/100)
Violations
8 total — 2 high-priority, 6 basic
Address
4702 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.1 stars (2739 reviews)
Seats
250
Phone
(321) 984-0245
Website
Official website
Photo of CHILI'S HAMBURGER GRILL & BAR
Photo: Chili's Grill & Bar

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.1 Community-sourced rating 2,739 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.2 stars.

Wait times shows up in 19% of reviews as well, averaging 1.7. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 11 of the 16 reviewers who rated. 12 of 16 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower.

The kitchen graded a C (78/100) on 2 high-priority and 6 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on May 22, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 15% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 16 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Food 10/10 tonight … but watching a employee say she wishes a costumer gets hit by a car just because she was upset is unsettling to say the least will not be taking my children back for a while . The employee was a darker female with dreads kind of long I hope this helps you guys establish a better environment for your costumers

  • June 23, 2026

    Food and service were impeccable. Decent value for what I got — trio deal with 2 half racks ribs and 1 quesadillas… sign up using your phone number and they give you free chips and salsa…

  • June 21, 2026

    I've heard good things about the burgers at Chilis and wow, my burger did not disappoint. The Bacon Rancher burger was amazing and I'd absolutely order it again.

  • June 17, 2026

    If it weren't for the darn presidentas' I would erase Chilli's out of my mind forever... 😎😜💯👌

  • June 14, 2026

    Had lunch Hamburger/fries, ordered smashed burger expected it to be thin and crispy as those ordered several times before at other Chilli's, came out regular HB thickness dry cool center like it was put on flat grill and warmed up,very disappointed, was not up to Chilli's standards.

  • June 14, 2026

    Chili's always delivers good quality and good service

  • June 13, 2026

    A good place to enjoy 😉

  • June 6, 2026

    Every time I visit my parents, we make sure to stop and get our Chili's fix! This isn't even the closest one to me but 10/10 every time.

  • June 6, 2026

    Hadn’t been to a Chili’s in a long time. Went to the Palm Bay one recently after a long day at the beach. My kids were very tired and cranky. The manager saw what was happening and asked if we’d like to go to a quieter section of the restaurant. We were so grateful. I don’t remember her name, I think it was Jennifer? Or maybe Jessica? Either way we will definitely be going there again, just when our kids are in a better mood.

  • June 6, 2026

    Our server, Casey, was fantastic! She really made our experience great for dinner! :)

  • June 4, 2026

    The service was TERRIBLE the restaurant was almost empty. The host could cater less we waited an hour to be seated because they didn't have a waitress. A bigger party that arrived later was seated first by then we were leaving and they decided it was OK to seat us on the side with no waitress, the first words on the waitress mouth was sorry for the wait heehee... not a good intro for a party thats already pissed off... the food was burnt and gave me the worst case of indigestion or food poisoning I've ever had! Two days later I was still throwing up unable to hold anything down.. NEVER AGAIN!

  • June 4, 2026

    Great food, great service.

  • June 1, 2026

    Came in for lunch greeting was great sat made the order but the food took to much time. Even though it took long to receive the food at least the ribs had a lot of meat in comparison with other restaurants I’ve been and taste good. But they have to shorten the time to prepare and serve. We were almost thinking of leaving when si told the waiter/server to bring what they had available and not wait for the entire order to be complete then out of nowhere the entire order came out.

  • May 30, 2026

    Chris the bartender has such an amazing personality! Friendly, funny and so attentive to his guests. Food is always good, but we come back to sit in the bar specifically because of Chris.

  • May 27, 2026

    My server Anissa was so kind, attentive and respectful during the entire service. She definitely made me wanna eat there again! (give her a well deserved raise)

  • May 24, 2026

    Been here a few times always welcoming today I showed up because there was a crime committed at my apartment complex and I was denied entry, the bartender Chris was extremely accommodating, to the point he brought me a phone charger to use since I didn’t have one on my motorcycle, great food cold beer and all the staff are always great however Chris went above and beyond and I figure that should be recdndnized.

Overall Score

51 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.1★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

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

Inspection history

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

  1. May 22, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
  2. September 10, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  3. July 22, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 32 — Bathrooms

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: May 22, 2026