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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

5100 N 9 AVE SPACE E541-A, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-760-0558

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705880
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects around dirty aprons and towels in back of restaurant.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025001000Dec 27, 2024Feb 24, 2025$400

Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in hallway leading to restrooms. Water appears to be coming from behind wall.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects around dirty aprons and towels in back of restaurant.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in small hallway next to pick-up area. Standing water under soda syrups in back of restaurant.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris under soda syrups.
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from soda equipment in back of restaurant.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed in hallway near kitchen entrance, and on other side of wall under hand wash sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed actively dripping leak from hot and cold wall taps when water is turned on for sink near kitchen entrance.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Triple sink was already set up upon inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in hallway connected to dining area and under hand wash sink on direct opposite side of the wall.
Basic/36-22-4
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2024 · This violation must be addressed by 1/4/24. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Repairs ongoing, per manager, parts are needed for repairs. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Still waiting on parts to repair dish machine. Extenuating weather circumstances halting delivery of parts. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Still waiting on parts to repair dishwasher. Time Extended
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2024 · This violation must be addressed by 1/4/24. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Repairs ongoing, per manager, parts are needed for repairs. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Still waiting on parts to repair dish machine. Extenuating weather circumstances halting delivery of parts. Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2024 · This violation must be addressed by 1/4/24. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Repairs ongoing, per manager, parts are needed for repairs. Time Extended
Dec 28, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2024 · This violation must be addressed by 1/4/24. Time Extended
Dec 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in the following locations: five near rice bags, and 13 under shelves in dry storage.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One bag of rice gnawed open, five rodent droppings next to tear.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler for over 4 hours: cut lettuce 44-46f, pico 44f
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler for over 4 hours: cut lettuce 44-46f, pico 44f. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Observed orange liquid waste around trash compactor.
Basic/28-15-4
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced lettuce Ambient Cooling in walk-in cooler for 8 hours at 46f.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced lettuce Ambient Cooling in walk-in cooler for 8 hours at 46f.
High priority/03D-06-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink near walk-in cooler. Manager refilled paper towel dispenser during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Air conditioning not properly functioning, per manager. Ambient air in back of restaurant is 90f.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects observed around mop sink
High priority/35A-02-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting, not properly air drying.
Basic/24-08-4

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.