CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1535
1498 APALACHEE PKWY STE 16, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850 254 9992
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 52F and shredded cheese 49F on front line.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash Not set up up in middle sink.
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Taken off grill at 150°, recooked to 175 and 181°.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at greater than 200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 67°, pork 70° left out on line, less than 4 hours per operator. Reheated beef 212°, pork 193°.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken 131F Steak 121F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Steak 115F Chicken 130F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of brown rib stored on floor in kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes containing 6oz cups stored on floor in kitchen area.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2025Inspection 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection.
Aug 23, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 44°F, and pico 44°F, online order area, per manager placed 45 minutes ago. Manager disposed of items, and replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce in walk in cooler 46F and cut lettuce in expo at online order station 56F. Manager disposed of both pans of cut lettuce.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in walk in cooler, stored day before, no date marking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin lids on line not stored inverted, also observed clear lids and black containers on storage rack not stored inverted.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 52F and shredded cheese 49F on front line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near storage racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents near storage racks with dust accumulation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in ware washing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door, rear of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda bottles stored on floor in storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers on shelf not stored inverted.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak 121F on front line placed approximately 45 minutes ago. Manager removed reheated to 165F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and paper on floor kitchen area.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Mold like substance around mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line by two burner stock pot range.
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.