CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
5002 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-277-4956
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021045066 | Aug 31, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 400ppm quaternary. Operator corrected them to 200ppm.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee candy bar in the cook line cooler. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed their scoop handles buried in their salt containers. Operator removed the scoops.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the drive through area. Operator stated that they have a leaking pipe that is in the process of being repaired. Plumber had to leave to get a part.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket across from 3 compartment sink, not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator stated they had just changed the sanitizer and had not let it run wrong enough. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer bucket to 400ppm.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 200ppm.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cracks of equipment on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed knife.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in standing mop bucket water. Operator removed mops and hung to dry.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 500ppm. Operator removed bucket and corrected quaternary sanitizing bucket to 200ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep surface in to go area. Operator removed the drink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing dumpster plug.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry. Operator removed mop and hung mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table. Operator removed cloth and placed in sanitizer bucket.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.