CHIPOTLE #1328
2537 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-230-0780
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 2 flies in front assemble area. 1 fly in back prep area. Not landing on any food contact surface.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by 2 carts. Operator removed carts unblocking the sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has limited amount of certificates for employee training through Hospitality Resource. Chipotle has their own onboarding that includes food safety that is not approved through the state of Florida. Operator stated that the employee training is done through their in house program and then they are given certificates from Hospitality Resources but they are unable to order certificates from Chipotles order system because of being out of stock. I explained that they have to have their training through Hospitality Resources to use their certificates. A call was made to a supervisor who informed him where to find the proper training. The operator stated he goes through that training with the staff as well but does not record anything from it..
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board behind front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep, cutting onions. No hair restraint.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor near 3 compartment sink has standing water due to plumbing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is heavily soiled with food debris in common areas as well as under snd behind equipment.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator states the shelving broke the previous day.
Nonfood-contact surface rubber mats that go under cutting boards to prevent slipping heavily stained.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from sink is draining onto the floor due to the pipe Being positioned to hit the drain cover and splash. Operator removed the drain cover to stop the water from drawing on the floor. The drain remains covered by the screen used to catch food debris.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with large amount of hair hanging out above visor leaving majority of hair not restrained. Unable to get corrective action.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small live fly in rear kitchen area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of prep tables
Bathroom facility not clean. liquid behind the seat of the toilet in ladies room.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Below prep table to the left when you enter the rear of the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Rear kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager the importance of of keeping floors clean and dry to help avoid vermin.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portion scales
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at front count.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front counter, prep area, dish washing area and storage area
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in hot box in kitchen soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager on duty.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of the reach in cooler at front line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator refilled to
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink over 400ppm quaternary. Refilled sink, now 200ppm
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area stacked wet. Discussed with manager
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager refilled bucket, now 200ppm
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in men and women's restrooms
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep area grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean food containers stacked wet. Operator separated for proper drying.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 2 flies in front assemble area. 1 fly in back prep area. Not landing on any food contact surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 128f, cooked chicken 121f, all items put back on grill for rapid reheat to 165f,
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.