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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

15221 SW 127 AVE, Miami FL 33177

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336553
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator took product to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator took product to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed old food debris inside of plastic wrap box on prep table.
Basic/25-25-4
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee food handler certificates.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
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. Observed employee training expired for Tyler.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm.
High priority/22-45-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor of the kitchen are covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter with food debris. Employee cleaned it.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler shelves across from the stove.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed employee Breana expired 11-2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of t of the grill.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter with food debris. Manager cleaned the area. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled next to the ice machine. Employee cleaned them.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Employee removed it.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front line. Manager removed it to washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 green cutting boards above the 3 compartment sink not longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed area of the front line was soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter with food debris. Manager cleaned the area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the dining area next to the soda machine.
Basic/25-02-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable at the preparation table, operator discarded it.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a lot of food debris at the kitchen area.
Basic/36-01-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed some hood filters missing.
Basic/14-42-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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