CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
463913 STATE RD 200 UNIT 8, Yulee FL 32097 · 904.849.4398
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager changed three compartment sink and rechecked at 150ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. All items in reach in cooler near drive thru area being held on time while cooler is not working properly. No times written on log for today. Manager stated all items were stocked at 10:30-10:45 and wrote all items with times on log.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bathroom cleaner hanging on side of bag- in- box soda rack near back door. Employee removed spray bottle and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under stand up reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, floor under cook line tables soiled with food debris. Also, walk-in cooler floor soiled with food debris. Manager had employee begin to clean.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 150ppm.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, steak (129F - Hot Holding). Cook stated steak was cooked 1 hour prior. Operator had employee put steak back on grill and rechecked at 168F before returning to warmer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink by back door, two cleaning brushes in sink. Operator removed. Also, in handwash sink next to cook line/front counter food debris in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink by back door. Operator stocked paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Tyler N. food handler training expired 10/24/2025. Also, employee Paige training record missing last name, date training was completed and date training expires.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped bucket over.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans in dish area stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line/islands soiled with food debris. Also, floor under ice machine soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster to right of establishment, lid open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In lobby, to go lids for ramekins not inverted. Operator sent employee to flip over lids.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. In lobby, unwrapped single service knifes not stocked with all handles facing up. Operator let employee know all handles need to be up.
Sep 29, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee using broom to sweep, went to wash hands after completing sweep, and washed hands for approximately 5-6 seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice sitting on counter by cooking equipment 114F. Rice placed on counter approximately 20 minutes prior. Rice voluntarily discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breakers missing at the ENDS of three splitters at mop sink faucet (none needed for chemical hose).
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. Missing for one employee working today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used to scoop tortilla chips in drive through area. Bowl discarded.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2025. Manager printed/posted new license.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making food at front counter has no beard guard.
Floors,walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under bag in box soda rack near triple sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bagged trash on ground of shared dumpster on west side parking area. Manager states that dumpster company dumped trash on ground when emptying dumpster, and dumpster company has been notified.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light installed over single use glove storage and hand washing sink.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters on west side of parking area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near manager office is in recharge area.
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Employee in kitchen handled personal cell phone and immediately handled clean stainless steel bowl without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the ends (3) of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hoses are attached. Splitter removed and chemical box hose attached (box has vacuum breaker).
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine in back kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Pad for shared dumpsters in dumpster area in parking area.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on grill dropped utensil on floor, picked up utensil with gloved hands, removed gloves and placed on new gloves without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer missing on top faucet at mop sink at the ends of three splitters (two have no hose attached, one has black hose attached). Inspector noted that hose to chemical box does NOT need breaker due to breaker present in chemical box.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used as scoop for tortilla chips near drive through area. Bowl discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under back prep table against wall in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler door handles are soiled.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Red sanitizer bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Solution discarded.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 live flies in kitchen area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. Floor in dish area. Manager states will be cleaned this evening.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Near cook line, handles for warmer are soiled. Handles cleaned.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled on take out window drink station, manager cleaned
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scooper chips into bag,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
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.