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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

1774 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.923.4401

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623593
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in storage areas.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022016517Mar 14, 2022Aug 11, 2022$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In SINGLE DOOR LOWBOY opposite cookline - commercially cooked beef (60F - Hot Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Per employee package removed from walk in approximately 2 hours. Employee returned package to walk in to rechill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute, area around soda nozzles at self service drink station soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cook line prep table. Operator removed, sanitized area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed at cook line hood
Basic/14-72-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line area. Operator moved to soiled linens and replaced with clean towels in sanitizer buckets
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken with gloved hands then proceed to change gloves and handle spice shaker without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves wash hands and put on new gloves
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed at gaskets at 1 door tall stainless reach in cooler, 1 door low top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table for online orders- Cooked Rice (107-147F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager removed top portion and reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Dishwashing machine in poor repair. Unplugged
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Large bowls not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager removed and dried during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 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 ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 Door reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.- Cooked Chicken (155-157F - Cooking) Check Temperature as cook was removing item from flat top and placed in pan to stored in steamer. Cook reheated.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove-; Cooked Red Beans (116F - Hot Holding); Cooked Black Beans (116F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter Vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Next to ice machine and handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) Next to fryer in kitchen. Cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink pipe next to ice Machine leaking water.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Double Doors reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in storage areas.
High priority/35A-02-6
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed employee scooter stored in storage area.
Intermediate/43-08-4
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed accumulation old food residue in box containing plastic wrap.
Basic/25-25-4
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty apron and engaged in food preparations. Operator explained to employee hand washing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site

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