CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2735
2231 NW 13 ST #100, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.378.7751
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Small flies by soft drink dispenser in dining area.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers drying on rack above Three compartment sink with water droplets inside.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Middle dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up on cooks line.
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of reach in cooler in kitchen
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old Lettuce in clean bins. Manager removed and put in dishwash area
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook not wearing gloves wiped nose with bare hand then handled cooking utensils then put on clean gloves then handled raw Chicken on gill, did not wash hands.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves pulls up back of pants then handles food containers, changes gloves but does not wash hands.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Concrete walkway outside back door has wastewater stains on the side walk and accumulation of grease in rocks past the walkway and into the soil.
Live, small flying insects found Small flies by soft drink dispenser in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter rice 128F, beef 125F, Manager removed and had reheated. Beef 112F in hot box in cook line. Manager had beef reheated to 165F
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager removed and placed to be washed
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean bins in dishwash area. Manager removed bins with food and placed to be washed.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wearing gloves put raw chicken on grill, removed gloves, then handled seasoning shaker to apply seasoning to Chicken, then handled tongs and cooking equipment utensils. Cook also wiped hands on pants then handled cooking equipment utensils. Then washed hands up to elbows. Discussed with Manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 48F on side prep area. Manager placed Pico de gallo on ice in walk-in-cooler. Pico de gallo had been in walk-in-cooler 30 minutes earlier and placed on prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box on cook line had Chicken at 128F. Chicken had been cooked within the past hour. Manager instructed employee to reheat Chicken and Chicken Ken was reheated to 175F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Manager placed vacuum breaker on "Y" connector
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back corner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks and purses stored over bins containing clean cloths used as Wet wiping cloths.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment (bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of the reach in freezer in kitchen
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right side of hot box on cook line not working per employee on cookline.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected by back door. Manager instructed employee to remove top lid and tray and store inverted.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler: tofu (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated tofu was placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of rice on counter next to go prep area: rice (121F - Hot Holding). Employee stated rice placed on counter 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed rice in oven to reheat.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on kitchen floor across from hand washing sink. Employee placed cooking oil on shelf during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster at end of building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of unused reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in dry storage. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket stored, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: salsa (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); beef (44F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they had a delivery earlier in the day and the door was propped open during delivery. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler, 37F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
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. Five employee training certificates expired on 1/6/2024.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of reach-in coolers across from kitchen prep tables.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Old rice and bags in front and on the side of the dumpster at the end of the building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers across from kitchen prep tables.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle clean ice bucket without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table across from cook line grill: beef (114F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed on table 15 minutes prior to temp being taken. Employee reheated beef, 172F and placed beef in steam table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in front of walk-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on pans in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Dumpsters at end of building.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on the side of the kitchen ice machine. Manager turned the ice bucket over.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face pulling face mask and handed customer a drink cup without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hand change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in to go area steam table table: beef (112F - Hot Holding); rice (126F - Hot Holding); beans (91F - Hot Holding); chicken (109F - Hot Holding); rice (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items on grill to reheat and turned steam table on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep counter across from front counter register.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Old rice and cardboard on pad around dumpster at end of building.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster on side of building.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from office. Manager turned containers over.
Jan 22, 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. Inside of kitchen ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpsters at the end of the building.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to dish machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from kitchen prep table.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flies in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer across from stove: steak (91F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee reheat item.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Corn salsa cooled with lid on pans. Inspector discussed with manager cooling item in a pan without a lid and in a shallower pan.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three training certificates missing authorized signature.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of reach-in coolers across from kitchen prep table.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid of dumpster at end of building broke in half.
Ice bucket/shovel no inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine.
Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. Ceiling vent in front of walk-in cooler.
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