CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
876 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904.579.7081
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in back kitchen area near bag- in- box soda rack.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect to left of flat grill. One live flying insect at dishmachine area.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook in kitchen who prepares raw chicken stated the minimum internal cooking temperature for raw chicken is 160F.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back emergency exit door blocked by trash cans and a speed rack. Operator removed all items from the path of the door.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection 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. In hot holding unit in drive thru area, steak (112F - Hot Holding, retemp 177F); chicken (117F - Hot Holding, retemp 165F). Both items cooked 10-15 minutes prior but hot holding unit not turned up enough. Manager had cook reheat both items and turned unit up.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor under bag- in- box soda rack soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers of reach in cooler in drive thru area soiled. Also, interior of reach in cooler in drive thru area soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In lobby next to soda machine for customer self service, to go ramekins not inverted. Manager flipped stack of to containers over.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in back kitchen area near bag- in- box soda rack.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under front counter by register, spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on rack next to paper to go bags. Manager removed cleaner from shelf and put it in designated spot in back of kitchen.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One employee training certificate not filled out with any information.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, walls and/or soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under make line by drive thru window soiled with food debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In back kitchen area, bag in box soda bag on floor next to soda rack. Manager put bag of soda back onto rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At grill, observers employee place raw chicken on grill, employee changed glove but did not wash hands before handling pan of ready to eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen area, containers of victory cleaner stored on rolling rack next to bag- in- box soda. Operator moved chemicals.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employee training certifications missing date of birth.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged cardboard debris in dumpster area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator could not located last inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, gasket on stand up reach in cooler soiled. In prep area, exterior of bulk rice bins are black stains.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At dish area, floor drain under triple sicks over flowing onto floor. Operator cleaned drain screen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, mop stored in bottom of sink. Operator hung mop up.
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. At front counter steak table, black beans (98F - Hot Holding). Manager stated this was the first time heat was applied to beans. Manager added they have had issues keeping black beans in temp. Black beans placed back in warming unit to raise temperature.
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. Two employees hired less than 60 days per manager did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease. Wall next to standing reach in cooler by make line in kitchen soiled.
Food stored on floor. On floor next to fryer, case of cooking oil. Manager removed from ground.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near grill in kitchen, steak 47F. Manager states that cooler has been opened frequently during lunch. Steak kept in reach in cooler with door closed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used to scoop tortilla chips in side kitchen area. Bowl discarded.
Open dumpster lid. Sides of green dumpster outside of establishment. Manager asked employee to close.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers in side kitchen area. Containers inverted.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb in dumpster enclosure.
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.