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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

5801 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.820.2815

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616171
Grade history
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on to go serving station used to dump ice. Evidence of ice cubes in hand wash sink. Operator melted ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed operator unable to provide proof of employee for multiple employees during this inspection. Also, observed some food safety training certificates missing name and DOB.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach-in cooler across from grill.
Basic/14-11-5
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Open dumpster lid. Observed lid of dumpster open. Employee closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then put on gloves to get taco shells, explained to her and she washed hands
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee ran sanitizer water on knives for 7 seconds, explained to him and he filled up and placed them in sanitizer for 30 seconds
High priority/22-50-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish build up on ice chute
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. One employee o 3-5-26 (done on 3-5-23) ad 2 employees here for more than 2 months and certificate has no information, Tony and Jireh
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Very long hair, touching food counter, she placed it under apron laces
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall by dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Poured sanitizer from hose for 4 seconds to just washed knives, explained to him
High priority/22-50-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute, cleaned by manager
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For new employee here, emailed form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making bowl
Basic/13-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In man restroom, emailed one
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By soda station
Basic/36-64-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above dish machine area
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On faucet above above mop sink
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute, manager cleaned it,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120-130f beef on walker, manager reheated it to 165f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not inverted, manager inverted them, also a couple to go containers for catering not inverted in storage area, manager inverted them
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. By drive thru employee discarded open drink, above to go containers,
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent/fan in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler at entrance to kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not invented, inverted by employee
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In one door reach in cooler, cook line, mgr placed one
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. By hand sink, cook line, mgr changed solution
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by rear door
High priority/35A-02-6
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr in training for a month or a month an a half and has not food mgr card yet, per first conversation with mgr
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. In ladies restroom
Intermediate/27-17-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping rice
Basic/13-04-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hose for dish machine waste water moved and drained on floor, mgr fixed it
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.