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CHIPOTLE 3497

1620 S FEDERAL HWY STE B, Boynton Beach FL 33435

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022225
Grade history
MAR 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (129F - Hot Holding) on stove at cook line for about 20 minutes. Stove off. Cook reheated beans to 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025063149Jul 29, 2025Sep 10, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tofu at stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomato salsa (45F - Cooling) at 3:35pm; cooling since 8:50am Observed in deep hotel pan with tight fitting lid at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomato salsa (45F - Cooling) at 3:35pm; cooling since 8:50am Observed in deep hotel pan with tight fitting lid at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator, dish machine not currently in use due to part being on order. Operator sanitizing via triple sink.
Basic/16-55-4
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cup lids stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (121F-131F - Hot Holding) cooked 2-3 hours ago and placed in hot holding unit at cook line. Operator reheated rice to 200F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher soiled with dirt, dust or food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (129F - Hot Holding) on stove at cook line for about 20 minutes. Stove off. Cook reheated beans to 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched a step ladder and then handled clean sanitized cutting board from dish machine and placed it on a shelf without washing hands. Employee went to wash her hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooking and taken off the grill at 147F internal temperature at the thickest part. Cook returned chicken to grill and cooked to 168F.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 25ppm. Sanitizer container low. Manager switched container 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection 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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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled with cooked brisket. Operator cleaned and sanitized thermometer.
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety brisket 103F identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time reheated, was one hour ago and left at grill station without a time mark. Cook reheated brisket to 170F and started time again.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink 94°F, at take out line.
Intermediate/27-16-4

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.