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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #802

1780 N CONGRESS AVE STE 100, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 561.732.2282

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019715
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chopped lettuce (48F - Cooling)
High priority/03D-06-5
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Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $2,160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026013709Dec 29, 2025Mar 25, 2026$400
2--2024049876Jul 29, 2024Sep 23, 2024$400
2--2023051205Aug 31, 2023Oct 17, 2023$200
2--2019023190Apr 15, 2019Jun 20, 2019$600
2--2018022685Mar 28, 2018May 16, 2018$400
2--2017029038May 30, 2017Jul 6, 2017$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath: cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator added fresh ice to ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler: pico de gallo (46F - Cooling) at 1:45; cooling since 9:45 Observed in large covered hotel pan. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product on ice bath inside walk in cooler.
High priority/03D-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans at dish rack. Operator spread out pans.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At make line reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 24, 2026Inspection 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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Plumbing system in disrepair. Pressure gauge piping on dishwasher leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Utensils in poor condition. Chipped spatula stored at warewashing area. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at central prep table near fire extinguishers. Operator dumped, prepared new solution, retesting at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. Fire extinguisher near central prep area in recharge zone. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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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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 0ppm. Operator primed machine 200+ppm. Operator set up triple sink for sanitation 200ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Container empty. Manager replaced empty container 0ppm.. Admin Complaint
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 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 0ppm. Operator primed machine 200+ppm. Operator set up triple sink for sanitation 200ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Dish washer went from loading dirty dishes into dishwasher to remove sanitized dishes without washing her hands. Dish washer went to wash her hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (112F-120F - Hot Holding) at to go station, for less one hour. Operator reheated rice to 170F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chips in back kitchen. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching ready to eat cilantro at cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator changed empty chlorine container. Tested at 100ppm Chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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 us dirty equipment in dish machine and then removed from dish machine without washing hands. Operator explained to employee to wash hands between dirty and clean.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands no soap at dish area.
High priority/12A-20-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Front counter taco lettuce (48F - Cooling); walk in cooler - taco lettuce (67F-73 - Cooling) label states cooling since 9:38am tested at 1:45pm - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chopped lettuce (48F - Cooling)
High priority/03D-06-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - chopped chicken (126F - Hot Holding); operator states held under 1 hour moved to grill to reheat - chopped chicken (180F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area hand sink - spray bottle in hand sink - operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand sink - operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (130F - Hot Holding) on make table - operator states held under 1 hour - moved to stove to reheat. Recheck 168F - Reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Paper bowl in chips container- operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall next to ice tea station.
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. to go station - red salsa (46F - Cold Holding) portioned at 8:30am removed from walk in at 12:00pm held under 2 hours operator moved to walk-in cooler. Recheck 2:50pm 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area hand sink blocked by a pan - operated removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At soda station next to ice tea containers and back kitchen prep station next to exterior door.
Basic/36-30-4
Aug 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (127°F - Hot Holding), manager stated for less than half an hour. Rice was reheated to 170°F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint

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