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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1494

7002 GUNN HIGHWAY, Tampa FL 33625 · 813-925-4408

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916827
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in area around beverage concentrate. Operator disposed of fly, cleaned and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015036347Jul 14, 2015Sep 10, 2015$720

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 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
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at back kitchen prep sink faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in area around beverage concentrate. Operator disposed of fly, cleaned and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-02-7
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Shins front counter
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees shared the same certificates (original and wallet size certificates) after completed training.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on mop bucket with soiled water by mop sink. Employee placed mop to hanger and discarded soiled water in mop sink at time of inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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 food debris and used gloves in hand wash sink at front service line. Operator cleaned hand wash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine disrepair, "out of order" noted. Ware washing set up in three compartments sink.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 1 employee training expired. Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees certificates are photo copies from original certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on storage shelves in kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested less than 100ppm. Operator remade solution, test 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee cleared debris and water draining properly.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.