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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1502

1736 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 954 400 5028

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622590
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Per operator, item was placed out less than 15 minutes ago and updated time stamp was not put on. Reviewed proper procedures for Time as a Public Health Control and operator properly time marked.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022006338Jan 6, 2022Mar 9, 2022$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler at 43F. Operator states a Service channel request has been made, but not yet repaired. Operator is currently adding ice baths to TCS products to compensate. This is NOT a sustainable situation.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 30, 2025 · Observed 43°F. Per General Manager, this has been escalated to District and Regional Manager level for IMMEDIATE attention and escalation. Time Extended
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler at 43°F. Operator states a Service channel request has been made, but not yet repaired. Operator is currently adding ice baths to TCS products to compensate. This is NOT a sustainable situation.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
Basic/16-55-4
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator copied and posted during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Per operator, item was placed out less than 15 minutes ago and updated time stamp was not put on. Reviewed proper procedures for Time as a Public Health Control and operator properly time marked.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm). Operator adjusted solution quat 200ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.