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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1626

829 EAST BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.423.6384

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912144
Grade history
JUL 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects observed on sneeze guard. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021028354Apr 28, 2021Jul 14, 2021$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 120F on rear make table.
High priority/03B-01-6
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh salsa held cold at front line at 51F. Employee discarded, replaced, tested at 38F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, the time removed from temperature control was determined. Cooked steak held using time as a public control measure, placed 0n the line at 2:45pm. Manager placed time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Overflowing garbage receptacles observed in dining area. Manager removed, replaced bags.
Basic/33-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution in 3 compartment sink not maintained clean.
Basic/16-05-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects observed on sneeze guard. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh salsa held at 44F. Manager placed in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The time removed from temperature was determined by the manager. Manager placed time stamp.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in prep area. Manager placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 steel pans on clean dish rack. Observed employee separate to allow Tod ray.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 26, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose attached to mop sink faucet. Manager removed hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 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 ▾
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic containers not inverted
Basic/25-06-4
Feb 28, 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee on cellphone,
Basic/40-06-5
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.