CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
33121 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727 683 8407
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the vent of the reach in beverage cooler on the cook line. Both were killed and the areas sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015042075 | Aug 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer measured over 500ppm. Operator corrected bucket to 200ppm.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored not inverted in office.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food no beard guard.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around co2 container
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on containers in ware washing area. Operator had dishwasher re clean containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. Operator had dishwasher re clean containers.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/gray mold-like substance on ice dispenser of self serve soda machine
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee eating in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty, employee discarded food.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 flies underneath the soda station inside the cabinet. 3 flies killed and areas sanitized. 1 fly in the kitchen. 10 flies on the wall underneath the chemical rack in ware washing area. Operator killed all the flies and areas sanitized. 2 live flies in the kitchen on closed bags of chips.
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 flies underneath the soda station inside the cabinet. 3 flies killed and areas sanitized. 1 fly in the kitchen. 10 flies on the wall underneath the chemical rack in ware washing area. Operator killed all the flies and areas sanitized. 2 live flies in the kitchen on closed bags of chips.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 flies underneath the soda station inside the cabinet. 3 flies killed and areas sanitized. 1 fly in the kitchen. 10 flies on the wall underneath the chemical rack in ware washing area. Operator killed all the flies and areas sanitized. 2 live flies in the kitchen on closed bags of chips.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the vent of the reach in beverage cooler on the cook line. Both were killed and the areas sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors. Floor on the cookline has oil sitting on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance underneath sinks in restrooms. Fans of walk in soiled with mold like substance.
Water draining onto floor surface. Standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator states it could be refrigerant. There is standing water or refrigerant outside the cooler as well.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Dining room area has food debris on the floor. They state that they had a rush and were in between shift change. Discussed with the manager who states that they clean the dining room area every top of the hour and when they see that it is visibly soiled.
Jan 30, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cilantro rice 124F hot hold second temp at 2:15pm 140F Brown rice 119F hot hold second temperature at 2:15 pm 137F hot hold. It is chipotle policy not to reheat rice, out of temp rice was discarded and replaced
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas, restrooms and dining room
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at the entrance of the kitchen..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled behind front counter and also where to go food id picked up.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (124F - Hot Holding, reheat temperature @3:05pm 165F,); cooked Chicken (125F - Hot Holding, second temperature at 3:05 pm 178F). Doods were in steam table for less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulated food debris on prep tables.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water in the men's restroom no signs of drain back up or leaking plumbing. Operator stated that the water could be from not getting the floor dry enough after cleaning the floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has a heavy accumulation of food debris behind front counter, prep areas, storage area,seating area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tables in seating area soiled with food debris
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Seating area, hall way
Feb 19, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (122F - Hot Holding, second temperature 187F reheat); Beef (124F - Hot Holding, second temperature at 2:11 189F reheat)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulated food debris on prep table located on front line and on prep table to the left as you enter the rear area of the kitchen. Staff to wipe down prep tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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. Chlorine 0ppm. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is working properly.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. Chlorine 0ppm. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is working properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (124F - Hot Holding, second temperature 165reheat); Beef (121F - Hot Holding, second temperature 165 F reheat)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wiped countertop with paper towel
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef116F hot hood, operator placed in oven to reheat. Second temperature at 3:29 176F reheat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator put new cutting board into use. Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
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.