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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

309 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33609

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915782
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Basic/24-08-4
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

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 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. Operator tested dish machine at 0ppm during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 2025Inspection 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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Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at time of inspection. Operator had employee close during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on shelves at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves during inspection
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Observed floor around togo kitchen soiled with old oil/grease at time of inspection - Floor soiled with debris around shelves in dish area of kitchen Operator took pictures during my inspection to have night crew focus their cleaning in those areas
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes and trash on pad around/behind dumpster at time of inspection
Basic/33-19-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Observed floor around kitchen equipment in back kitchen soiled with old grease and food debris - Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled with food debris - Observed paper debris/napkins on ground on front patio
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers during inspection
Basic/23-03-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks in plastic silverware holders in dining room not presented handles first.
Basic/25-02-4
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen stained. -Observed a mold like substance on drink fountain around nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in storage room over togo containers.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelves in prep room
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -On food containers stacked on shelves -On cutting mats hanging in dishroom Operator removed items to be rewashed during inspection
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid. Operator had employee close during inspection
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo bottom bowls stored on cooks line not inverted. Operator had employee correct during inspection
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with pans on shelves.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cooks line soiled around equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket with soiled water during inspection. Operator dumped bucket.
Basic/42-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on fans in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hoods in kitchen
Basic/36-50-4

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.