CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #823
533 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813.254.6450
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (104F - Hot Holding)chicken-Pork (106F - Hot Holding); Beef (105F - Hot Holding) employee heated all meats up to acceptable temp.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under counter cooler on prep line has standing water. Discussed with operator standing water in reach in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (104F - Hot Holding)chicken-Pork (106F - Hot Holding); Beef (105F - Hot Holding) employee heated all meats up to acceptable temp.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans in area by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on ground near fryer. Discussed with operator proper storage of food.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Slow drain under 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned debris from drain screen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on shelves outside by dumpster area. Manager removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under counter cooler on prep line has standing water. Discussed with operator standing water in reach in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink when entering cooks line, soap dispenser not working. Manager placed soap dispenser at sink
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.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dish sanitizing machine out of order. Manager stated that a work order has been placed. Sign posted stating do not use
Employee beverage container on shelf above food. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls/pans on shelves in dish area
In-use tongs stored on pot handle on cooks line exposing to no food contact surfaces. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of debris located under soda machine
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Salt pellets stored on shelf with chemicals. Educated operator on proper storage of salt pellets. Operator relocated to food storage
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to dishwasher. Employee cleaned up water.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of ice stored on floor in front of ice machine. Employee removed and prop stored ice bucket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Soda syrup leaking onto floor causing a puddle to develop.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop sitting in ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by office door.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled sanitizer bucket retested at 200ppm.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Management removed cloth and washed cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dishwasher.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on warmer have buildup of food debris. Employee cleaned off door handle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored stored inside ice. Manager removed scoop and properly stored it.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine. Manager removed scoop and properly stored it.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device. Manager properly stored mop.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gaskets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
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