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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILLE OF COLORADO

804 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD SE, Winter Haven FL 33880 · (407) 654-2521

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308244
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on exterior vinegar bottle 1 live fly on wall by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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
Equipment not sanitizing properly with chlorine. Operator primed dish machine second test 100 ppm. Three compartment sink was already set up with Quaternary sanitizer 200 ppm
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil container by cook line operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 31, 2026Inspection 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. Ice Shute at the soda dispenser in dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizing solution.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on exterior vinegar bottle 1 live fly on wall by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sami quaternary ammonia buckets exceeds 400ppm, advised employee to remake sanitizer buckets Manager remade sanitizer buckets re tested 150ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Box of beef of floor in walk-in cooler. Manager picked up
Basic/08B-38-4/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. In bulk rice bin
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler on cooks line soiled,
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal dish container in hand washing sink. Operator removed from the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to the ice machine Operator placed paper towels in hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on storage wrack above three compartment sink. Operator unshackled containers
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Across from the cook line. Employee cleaned rice and meat out of the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls on drying rack. Employee removed bowls from wet nesting on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By the front cook line operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on service line and cook by the grill
Basic/13-04-4
Oct 18, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the second hot line touch his clothing then went back to grabbing bag and placing baked potato inside.
High priority/12A-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Wrong store location posted. Posted Winter Garden Operator printed correct license and displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using cardboard tray as scoop for tortillas chip. Manager removed tray.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling tiles in kitcken soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on frontline. Employee removed towel.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach cooler on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Maintenance notified. Paperwork shown.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.