CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #985
15880 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 954.433.9918
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (145F - Cooking), employee placed back chicken on grill. Second temperature (171F)
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015037480 | Jul 30, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (145F - Cooking), employee placed back chicken on grill. Second temperature (171F)
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee stepped out of cook line to bring dirty containers to dishwasher area, the went back to cook line, grabbed a clean food container without washing hands first. Employee washed hands, after manager educated employee on hand wash procedures.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know the internal cooking temperature of chicken. Manager verbally instructed employee. Provided manager cooking temperature poster for training.
Nov 14, 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
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Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Self service customer area. Used cup lids, over single service sugar packages. Employee removed lids and clean counter.
Utensils in poor condition. Inside door of walk in cooler-build up of rust.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in self customer area, employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- Left side and middle bottom
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Below dishwasher machine
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Outside area of dumpster room, loose garbage, grease and soil.
Water draining onto floor surface. Below dishwasher machine
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed to Operator, operator printed and filled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counter-Customer- self service station- straw wraps and lids. Employee cleaned area.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink, additional house connected to faucet.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several boxes around dumpster employee removed boxes and placed inside dumpster
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cold ho,ding display cooler, not keeping time temperature control food to 41F or below. Manager contacted technician
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Front counter- display cooler- pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); green sauce (50F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than two hours. Employee ice bath all containers of food for a quick chill.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men- soiled floor and dirty toilet in handicap bathroom-unpleasant smell.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cold ho,ding display cooler, not keeping time temperature control food to 41F or below. Manager contacted technician
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. After 3 attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outdoor dinning, loose garbage under chairs and tables. Employee cleaned garbage
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside yellow bucket, Employee stored to air dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pinto beans (112F - Hot Holding), per manager food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on stove to 169F.
Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed dirty wet wiping cloths from days ago stored in trash container.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. WIC- container of sour cream in used container for different food. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with build up of food debris, front counter, employee removed, cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink, not hot/ cold water provided.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women bathrooms, employee replaced toilet paper.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front of ice machine, operator provided.
Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS faucet not providing hot / cold water- dishwasher area.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Straws and cup lids on front counter with build up of lemonade spills. Employee begins to clean area.
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.