CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 0486
1432 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352-372-5330
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : one flying insect by the register(POS).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014050775 | Oct 28, 2014 | Mar 14, 2015 | — |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on stored, cleaned bins across from three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the water at the mop sink cannot be completely turned off, it continually drips. Observed : water leak occurring from the ceiling, it has not rained today, nor is it raining now. 3 buckets are out catching the drips. A work order has been placed according to the manager on duty.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : one flying insect by the register(POS).
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed : at a floor drain next to the ice machine, the ice machine was in drain mode, floor drain was overflowing on the tile floor. The 3 compartment sink was being dumped at the same time. The water receded shortly thereafter, the drain was cleared of any debris, and a test bucket of water was dumped. This ran easily through. Following day callback per Andrew F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a rice cooker on the cook line, rice at 116°. The manager chose to discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the plastic wrap holder with an accumulation of dried food debris in it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : water accumulation on the floor in the dining area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the water at the mop sink cannot be completely turned off, it continually drips. Observed : water leak occurring from the ceiling, it has not rained today, nor is it raining now. 3 buckets are out catching the drips. A work order has been placed according to the manager on duty.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : gap when the back door is fully shut.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the dining area soda nozzles has dried splash up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the cutting when the mop sink hot water handle is turned off, hot water is still leaking.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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: cooked chicken on the front line at 118°. This had been left on the counter after cutting. The chicken was then spread on the flat top until over 166°.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: front line staff, preparing food, hair tied at the scalp, yet the hair was long enough to swing past the shoulders when moving quickly. The manager coached said staff, and hair was then effectively restrained.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: 3 stacks of lids on the soda area I;the dining room are contact side up.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: multiple tables in the dining area have not been cleaned since the last guest. ALSO, the soda counter has loose napkins and debris. Staff was assigned to clean this up.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the rug in front of the soda machine has spill over ice and trash. ALSO, light trash on the floor in the dining area. Staff was assigned to clean it up.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: some certificates missing trainers information.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: quaternary amonia sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm, stored on a lower shelf with bulk sunflower oil on the back prep line.
Sep 11, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: staff at dish wash machine pre rinse soiled dishes, and the; handle clean dishes out of the dish wash machine. ALSO, staff with gloves on, adjust glasses and kept working without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in the cook line hot hold cabinet at 131°. The other pan was at 153°.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: a fire extinguisher by the back door in the red zone.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the cooked beef at the walk-in window lacking a time mark. A label was then produced upon the label maker.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: chemical spray stored next to guest napkins. The spray was moved to cleaning.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: current employee trading certificates lacking dates of birth and certified food manager credentials.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk rice on the floor in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y on the walk up soda machine.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. A dish wash machine is in compliance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk co2 is not secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzles is soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the area under and around the ice machine has an accumulation of soil.
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.