CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1971
2645 COLLEGE RD STE 103, Ocala FL 34471 · 352 237 3553
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 19 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the ware washing area, observed seventeen live roaches on wall behind dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025067091 | Jul 22, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
19 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used front counter register, changed gloves and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has six employee training certificates, manager stated there are 36 employees.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. Manager cleaned inside of dish machine during inspection.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drink on shelf above kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink inspection.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on shelf across from dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped food in to go station hand washing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dispenser handle for ice machine and ice trough for dining room soda machine stained.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf across from dish machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup lids stored on floor next to office door. Manager placed lids on shelf.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle clean pan without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves then rewash pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter steam table: steak (131F - Hot Holding). Manager stated steak placed in steam table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved steak to warmer to reheat.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from cook line grill. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five employee certificates out of 25 are copies.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager turned pans over.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in front of office. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelves in dish area.
Jul 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the ware washing area, observed seventeen live roaches on wall behind dish machine.
Jul 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employees at the at the cook front line, cleaned food contact surfaces and immediately after started wearing gloves and served food to the customers, inspector addressed situation, employee washed hands.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the ware washing area, observed seventeen live roaches on wall behind dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth.
Food stored on floor. Near exit back door, rice bag on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker on table near walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and/or black substance.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door from kitchen blocked by three trash cans
Oct 16, 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
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back kitchen area. Manager had employee clean up.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in dining room by front door. Manager handled roach and disposed of dead roach.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures at the front counter: Rice (128F - Hot Holding);; Chicken (125F - Hot Holding) Both items had been placed at the front counter 30 minutes earlier. Manager had both items reheated to 165F
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back area corner.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of the walk-in-cooler. Manager put in a work order
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing take court food items put on their glasses, took them off then handled food container and serving spoons without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep area, observed one live roach on wall, Manager killed and cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside dining tables soiled, employee cleaned.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee cleaning floors started wearing gloves and handling clean containers, Inspector instructed to stop and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the to go area, chicken 118F, Manager moved to grill and reheated to 172F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near office area blocked by a cart, manager moved.
Drain cover(s) missing. At the mop sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids and containers.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (raw meat cooler), with an ambient temperature of 58F, Raw beef 43F, raw chicken 43), manager moved raw meats to walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the back area, employee drink on top of single service, Manager moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of soda boxes, manager moved.
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.