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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1499

3434 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-248-4371

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307927
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50F. Front counter. Product was cooling on ice and the ice didn't cover the top of the product. The manager added more ice to get the product at the correct temperature for cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023033400Apr 12, 2023Jul 11, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50F. Front counter. Product was cooling on ice and the ice didn't cover the top of the product. The manager added more ice to get the product at the correct temperature for cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the rice cooker.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed a trash bag,put the trash outside, returned and entered the walk in cooler to handle some product. I brought this to the managers attention and she had the employee to wash his hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the back prep area.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service line hand sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing epoxy and exposed concrete in back kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable lids in soda station not inverted. Manager flipped lids
Basic/25-06-4/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.