CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #762
2662 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-724-1768
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies at self-serve beverage station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015038818 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. - Cut lettuce 50-62F at 11:45 am cut at 6:59 am covered and stacked on shelf in walk in cooler - Manager discarded lettuce
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - Cut lettuce 50-62F at 11:45 am cut at 6:59 am covered and stacked on shelf in walk in cooler. Manager discarded cut lettuce. Reviewed cooling methods with manager and regular monitoring of food temperatures
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures for this morning. Food temperature monitoring system in place on the IPAD. Reviewed with manager.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager reviewed requirement with employee. Manager sent employee home.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Manager hung mop to dry
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steak at 73 F under 3 hours in cooler at cook line. Cooler not turned on. Manager placed food on ice bath and and placed in walk in cooler recheck 41F to 47 F - salsa 46 F, cut tomatoes 48 F in ice bath well in kitchen. Manager added ice under containers of food. Recheck salsa 37 F, cut tomatoes 37 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice 120 F at the front counter area. Manager voluntarily discarded rice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trashcan stored in front of cook line hand wash sink. Trashcan relocated. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside cook line hand wash sink. Manager relocated bucket to shelf below. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Jul 31, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 47 F, cut tomatoes 45 F in DML in kitchen. Manager voluntarily discarded cut tomatoes, salsa put on ice. Temperatures taken today recheck 40 F
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 for the cut lettuce in the front counter area. Reviewed with manager.Manager labeled salad lettuce
Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's restroom hand wash sink in poor repair -Unisex restroom available. Manager scheduled service with follow up phone call this day
Mar 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken reheated 122 F and placed in steam table. Reviewed with manager. Chicken placed on grill for reheat 198F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance - soiled ice chute at self service beverage station. Manager cleaned ice chute during inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near back exit and walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice at 132f
Food-contact surface cutting boards Groved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on wire rack above area where employees prepare and cut vegetables and onions
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor exposed with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge of flat top grill full of food debris. Employee clean ed and removed
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 (94F - Hot Holding) 174F; chicken in sauce (104F - Hot Holding) 165F at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill soiled with old food debris Cheese grater Prep table Table and cutting board at front counter
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cook line, sanitizer bucket removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker next to pan liners and above prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through the entire kitchen
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in prep area at 10ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm
Mar 4, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak 102f, cooked steak 114f, cooked chicken 127f, all items holding. All items put on grill for reheat. Reheat steak 185f, reheat steak 178f, reheat chicken 178f,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooked line.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection 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. Cooked rice 120f, item put back for reheat.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags on floor in store room.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies at self-serve beverage station
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream 45 F in walk in cooler, steak 45 F per manager temperature taken this morning - manager placed food on ice recheck of steak 39 F, recheck of sour cream 41F
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter area - manager relocated bucket
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.