Chipotle #3721

18299 Nw 27Th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chipotle #3721 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Chipotle #3721 was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miami Gardens average 80, so Chipotle #3721 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line rice 112 ( - Hot Holding); beans (123F - Hot Holding) on front line steam table, for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 1650F or above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole (50/47F - Cooling); shedders cheese (48/46F - Cooling); cut lettuce (47/45F - Cooling); covered while was in cooling process, located in walk in cooler. Operator uncovered it. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in cooler across the cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler located across the cook line and a vertical reach in cooler.
22-16-4
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands. The manager stopped her and had her wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not inverted. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open cup of soda above bagged to go orders. The manager discarded the soda cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. The manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped in the prep area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.
13-04-4
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the warmer for less than 30 minutes, operator reheated beef (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the drive thru window.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown rice and white rice out of their original packaging in white containers with no name label. Operator placed name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (64F - Cold Holding) as per operator, placed on the line 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the unit not on. Operator turned on the unit and placed the food items individually the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly land on a bag of napkins, 1 live flying insect in the ware wash area, 1 live flying insect flying by the entrance of the kitchen to the dining room, 4 live flying insects flying nearby the prep table in front of the cookline, 4 live flying insects on a shelf with containers of honey, vinegar, and sugar in the prep area nearby the fryer in the kitchen, and approximately 25+ live flying insects on the shelves with clean pans, and approximately 15+ live flying insects on the shelf and clean lids by the dishwasher.
35A-02-6
Basic - Box containing roll plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed in the prep area, two open boxes of Saran wrap.
25-25-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area: observed clean pans and lids on shelves with small flying insects. Operator placed all containers into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans on a shelves in the warehouse wash area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Women's restroom with standing water. Observed employee clean the floor during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed battery in soap dispenser dead. Located in drive thru area. Manager changed battery. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle #3721 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle #3721 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle #3721?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle #3721.

How does Chipotle #3721 compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Chipotle #3721 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Chipotle #3721's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle #3721 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle #3721 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 #3721 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle #3721 is inspected around three times per year on average.