CHIPOTLE #3721
18299 NW 27TH AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 614.318.7499
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area: observed clean pans and lids on shelves with small flying insects. Operator placed all containers into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024050601 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing for all food handlers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at soda fountain next to drive thru.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles in warewash area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler next to hand sink.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line rice 112 ( - Hot Holding); beans (123F - Hot Holding) on front line steam table, for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 1650F or above.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole (50/47F - Cooling); shedders cheese (48/46F - Cooling); cut lettuce (47/45F - Cooling); covered while was in cooling process, located in walk in cooler. Operator uncovered it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in cooler across the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler located across the cook line and a vertical reach in cooler.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands. The manager stopped her and had her wash her hands.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not inverted. The manager inverted it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open cup of soda above bagged to go orders. The manager discarded the soda cup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. The manager cleaned it.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped in the prep area hand washing sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.
Oct 30, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the warmer for less than 30 minutes, operator reheated beef (168F - Reheating).
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the drive thru window.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown rice and white rice out of their original packaging in white containers with no name label. Operator placed name.
Aug 29, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly land on a bag of napkins, 1 live flying insect in the ware wash area, 1 live flying insect flying by the entrance of the kitchen to the dining room, 4 live flying insects flying nearby the prep table in front of the cookline, 4 live flying insects on a shelf with containers of honey, vinegar, and sugar in the prep area nearby the fryer in the kitchen, and approximately 25+ live flying insects on the shelves with clean pans, and approximately 15+ live flying insects on the shelf and clean lids by the dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (64F - Cold Holding) as per operator, placed on the line 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the unit not on. Operator turned on the unit and placed the food items individually the walk in cooler.
Box containing roll plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed in the prep area, two open boxes of Saran wrap.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area: observed clean pans and lids on shelves with small flying insects. Operator placed all containers into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans on a shelves in the warehouse wash area wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Women's restroom with standing water. Observed employee clean the floor during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (52F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table by the drive thru window, operator placed back inside the reach in cooler.
Observed no quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted by the dishwasher machine, operator placed correctly.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not used in the correct order. Observed rinse, wash and sanitize order. Explained to employees how to wash and set up properly the 3 compartment sink. Operator rewashed all items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the cookline. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups stored on the floor by the dry storage rack.
Oct 3, 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
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed battery in soap dispenser dead. Located in drive thru area. Manager changed battery.
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.