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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

1805 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-275-4164

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats81
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905043
Grade history
FEB 25
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak 94-110F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored in front counter hot holding unit, operator chose to discard
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. -right side door gasket on "rice hot box", operator states a new gasket has been ordered
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. -tile wall to the left of the handwash sink at the front counter
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. -operator discarded sanitizing solution and refilled
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak 94-110F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored in front counter hot holding unit, operator chose to discard
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl stored in tortilla chips, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. -tiles on wall to left of handwashing sink in front service area are damaged
Basic/36-24-5
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom mirror soiled
Basic/32-07-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Water draining onto floor surface. -drain underneath triple sink clogged, water draining directly onto the floor then running into additional floor drain, operator states repairs have been requested
Basic/29-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area, employee inverted
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink and behind dishwasher has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler underneath front counter
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Operator states repairs have been scheduled. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. -tested 3x, 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee working at cookline wiped their brow with wrist then failed to wash hands
High priority/12A-10-4/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw chicken with gloved hand, then touched clean spatula handle without changing gloves
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Lack of toilet tissue at men's bathroom toilet, employee restocked
Intermediate/32-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. -plumber is currently on site to affect repairs
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -all handwash sinks throughout the building, plumber is currently on site to affect repairs
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler underneath front counter
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple handwash sinks soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler under front counter
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -veggie wash sink faucet leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink soiled. -front line handsink has small piece of meat in it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelving soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining from 3 compartment sink floods floor area around drain
Basic/29-03-4
Oct 16, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at handwashing sink in dish area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -metal areas around soda nozzles in dining room soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.