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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

2421 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-692-0889

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats53
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5301782
Grade history
NOV 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects flying above cook line and landing on closed food containers on prep table Operator cleaned and sanitized rep table and put soiled food containers at dish pit to wash rinse and sanitize Operator attempted to kill small flying insects
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026004730Nov 12, 2025Mar 11, 2026$200

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects flying above cook line and landing on closed food containers on prep table Operator cleaned and sanitized rep table and put soiled food containers at dish pit to wash rinse and sanitize Operator attempted to kill small flying insects
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of old food debris under equipment in back kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 200+ ppm Operator mixed new solution to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed employee scooping chips using Paper bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter 70F Operator turned on valve to 85F plus
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength a 0 ppm in back kitchen. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer 400 ppm at time of inspection Operator reran machine to 100 ppm at time of inspection
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in back kitchen: black beans (122F-hot holding); queso (120F- hot holding); pinto beans (115F) chicken (115F-hot holding); steak (120F - Hot Holding) per operator, items placed on steam table at 10:40 and left out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator turned on high heat element on steam table- black beans 170F, pinto beans 145F, chicken 150F, steak 147F, queso 144F at 11:45.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Operator remixed new solution to 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 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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Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm in back kitchen. Observed dishes inside dish machine. Operator prodded and raw ran dish machine to 50 ppm at time of inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed Floor area below soda machine in back kitchen covered with standing water, operator removed
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 18, 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 touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employe handle dirty dishes at triple sink, then proceed to handle clean food equipment at back kitchen. Operator revised proper hand washing procedures with employees. Observed employee wash hands
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed solution at 400+ ppm in sanitizer bucket at front line. Operator discarded and made fresh solution at 200 ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 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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Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. At triple sink, sanitizer full of food debris. Operator filled with clean solution.
Basic/16-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. At 0 ppm, Operator primed, restocked sanitation solution, corrected to 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit Observed cooked beef in use on steam table with time mark expired over 4 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit Observed cooked beef in use on steam table with time mark expired over 4 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03F-01-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. A box with catering to go boxes stored on the floor Operator stored properly
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.