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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL - VARSITY PLACE 1534

1801 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850 254 9986

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats77
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703409
Grade history
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in restroom. One small fly in women's room, and one small fly in men's room.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025003652Nov 25, 2024Mar 13, 2025$200

Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents located in prep room has dust/debris build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 and 1/6 pans located on rack by dish tank observed wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles build up of grease/debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen above prep area has dust/debris build up.
Basic/36-34-5
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2024 · Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 20, 2024 · Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Dishwasher tank is not working properly, Manager stated the part is ordered for dish tank and will be fixed this week. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Observed during call back that the dish machine is reading 0 ppm of chlorine. Admin Complaint
Dec 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2024 · Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 20, 2024 · Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Dishwasher tank is not working properly, Manager stated the part is ordered for dish tank and will be fixed this week. Time Extended
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2024 · Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 20, 2024 · Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Admin Complaint
Dec 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2024 · Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. Admin Complaint
Dec 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. Time Extended
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice Shute and aqua fresca dispenser in customer service area has mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen prep area at hand sink. Observed Manager replace paper towels at hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed no soap at hands sink in prep area.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler under front line make table cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizing solution in three compartment sink not maintained clean. Observed food debris in sanitizer sink. Observed Manager cleaned sink.
Basic/16-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee switch from cooking raw chicken to cutting ready to eat steak without hand wash.
High priority/12A-12-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator printed and displayed current license for establishment.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak hot held at 123F. Operator reheated steak to 169F during time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout establishment.
Basic/36-22-4
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the outside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in restroom. One small fly in women's room, and one small fly in men's room.
High priority/35A-02-6

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.