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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3308

25442 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-948-0012

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918290
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook chicken 47 f reach in cooler by stove. Employee placed in freezer 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested multiple times chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink for quaternary sanitation 200ppm
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nov 20, 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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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands less than 10 seconds. Manager asked her wash hand again properly
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands less than 10 seconds, discussed with employee proper hand wash.
High priority/12A-17-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - cooked beans (44F - Cold Holding)discussed proper cold holding with manager
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (secondary front line)123F - Hot Holding) Below are front line temps black bean (111F - Hot Holding);yellow beans (109F); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); honey chicken (121F - Hot Holding); Beef (95F - Hot Holding); operator took all to cook line and heated to proper temperature
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in lady's bathroom
Intermediate/32-11-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Emailed employee health reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee long hair hanging at back under hat
Basic/13-02-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened box of napkins and to go box in storage closet, no ceiling tile
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled and black mold like substance at dish machine and triple sinks
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location, exposed to cleaning equipment. Floor cleaning machine on salt bags in storage closet, closet has no ceiling.
Basic/08B-74-1/Warning
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Seating area
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line Hot holding:black beans 109 f 2nd temp 165 f employee placed on stove
High priority/03B-01-6/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. Missing 2 employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook chicken 47 f reach in cooler by stove. Employee placed in freezer 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5

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.