Chipotle #3189

5240 Donald Ross Road, Suite 130, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Chipotle #3189 has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That's lower than the typical Palm Beach Gardens restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. At front counter, Employee handled broom then changed gloves and handled clean pot without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter, bottle of surface cleaner on steamtable with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee prepping bags of tortilla chips in dining area of establishment.
08B-48-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dining area, floors soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat cheese. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies bathroom not clean. Hair on floor and sink.
32-07-5
58
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line area- employee handled raw chicken with gloves on then proceeded to change gloves and handled seasoning container and clean utensil without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
86
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 0 Ppm advised operator to use three component sink and sanitize with quaternary 200Ppm -400Ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Dishwasher chlorine 0ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 0 Ppm advised operator to use three component sink and sanitize with quaternary 200Ppm -400Ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink food particles in sink. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary 50 Ppm sanitizer bucket in prep area **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer at 200-400ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Observed dishes inside machine at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 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) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer at 200-400ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw steak over lime juice at reach in cooler by prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front line shredded cheese 40-47F (cold holding), chopped lettuce 50-51F (cold holding)- not prepared or portioned today- Food out of temperature for an hour- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler #2 steak -as per operator started cooling 9:45- (48F at 11:03; 48F at 11:23)(cooling)- food covered- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 2 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife sharpener between cooler and prep line- operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in a container of water 80F- operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled at self serve soda fountain in dining room.,operator has employee clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle #3189 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle #3189 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

How does Chipotle #3189 compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

Chipotle #3189 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

Has Chipotle #3189's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle #3189 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle #3189 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chipotle #3189 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle #3189 is inspected around four times per year on average.