CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1290
405 W 49TH ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305 512-4114
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator from 9pm yesterday 11/25. Operator discarded the product.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 2:35 pm marinated raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator add ice for rapid cooling. Second temperature at 3:06 pm marinated raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator discarded during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed next to ice machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on rice white bin container at front counter.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator removed.
Feb 23, 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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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device above hand wash sink at storage.
Aug 27, 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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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer cooking temperature for raw chicken. Manager coached employees on cooking temperatures for raw animal proteins.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside salt container scoop handle touching food. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator from 9pm yesterday 11/25. Operator discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator from 9pm yesterday 11/25. Operator discarded the product.
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. Observed for Priscilla Lugo 02-01-24.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection 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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Open dumpster lid.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some pans wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry located at dish washing station.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans at drying rack not inverted. Operator inverted metal pans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans at drying rack with water on edges.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in exit door in back of restaurant.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dry storage area in back.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing hood drip pan at cook line.
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.