CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1860
4850 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954 400 7485
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -To go line; cooked steak (127F - Hot Holding); black beans (130F - Hot Holding), operator advised water was added to steam table less than 30 minutes ago. Operator placed items on grill to reheat. To go line; cooked steak (195F - Hot Holding); black beans (185F - Hot Holding)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023070988 | Dec 8, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line, operator provided.
Open dumpster lid, operator closed.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At self service drink station. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -To go line; cooked steak (127F - Hot Holding); black beans (130F - Hot Holding), operator advised water was added to steam table less than 30 minutes ago. Operator placed items on grill to reheat. To go line; cooked steak (195F - Hot Holding); black beans (185F - Hot Holding)
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. -Front line one door reach in cooler gasket.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. -Dry Storage; drinks for customers on floor, operator stored properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dish area. Employee supplied paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled at dish area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In hot holding unit in kitchen, employee food stored.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital area - cooked chicken (105F - Hot Holding); rice (114F - Hot Holding). Per operator items in unit approximately 2.5 hours. Observed unit not turned on. Operator moved items to grill to reheat. Operator voluntarily discarded rice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area - hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.