CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487
5435 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 303.595.4000
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed several small ant like insects at glove box holder above hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor next to ice machine covered with standing water. Operator cleaned standing water.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee finish cleaning table with a rag. Operator placed the rag back in sanitizer bucket and used hand sanitizer instead of soap and water.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed large Stanley cup on prep table. Operator removed and placed in office.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators preparing/plating food with no beard guard.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets placed in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Gloves not properly changed after cleaning a surface with gloves. Operator prepared food with the same gloves soiled from used rag
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (78F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (118F - Hot Holding); steak (110F - Hot Holding). Observed food items cold on top but hot on the bottom of container. Operator mixed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. tofu (55F at 1150am to 55F 1220pm - Ambient Cooling since 11am). Operator placed in ice bath
Equipment in poor repair. Observered cabinet off the hinge.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Oil on the floor next to fryer. operator cleaned
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed small hotel pan (soiled) with clean pans on the clean equipment rack. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two clean plastic containers stored on top of each other while still dripping wet. Operator unstacked to let properly air dry
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Visibly soiled wiping cloth stored in clean sanitizer bucket and solution. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Gallon of lime juice stored uncovered in single door reach in cooler operator removed and covered.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed several small ant like insects at glove box holder above hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Employee eating while preparing food. Food prep employee eating food while chopping animal products upon start of inspection
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Various amounts of food debris littered across kitchen floor. Employee started to sweep the floor
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To go cold table sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed to go cups with TCS foods above fill line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line hot table Brown rice (117F - Hot Holding). Operator replaced with rice from the food warmer. Operator to reheat rice to 165F
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic ware in to go area not all facing one way.
Stored food not covered. Pack of tortillas on to go area shelving, left uncovered. Operator opted to discard
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap out at hand sink closest to main hot line. Employee replaced soap.
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.