Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the water at the mop sink cannot be completely turned off, it continually drips. Observed : water leak occurring from the ceiling, it has not rained today, nor is it raining now. 3 buckets are out catching the drips. A work order has been placed according to the manager on duty. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: No change. Roof people came, say it is HVAC. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
95
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked chicken on the front line at 118°. This had been left on the counter after cutting. The chicken was then spread on the flat top until over 166°. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: front line staff, preparing food, hair tied at the scalp, yet the hair was long enough to swing past the shoulders when moving quickly. The manager coached said staff, and hair was then effectively restrained. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: 3 stacks of lids on the soda area I;the dining room are contact side up.
25-06-4
78
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: some certificates missing trainers information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: quaternary amonia sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm, stored on a lower shelf with bulk sunflower oil on the back prep line.
21-44-1
74
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: staff at dish wash machine pre rinse soiled dishes, and the; handle clean dishes out of the dish wash machine. ALSO, staff with gloves on, adjust glasses and kept working without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in the cook line hot hold cabinet at 131°. The other pan was at 153°.
03B-01-6
74
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the cooked beef at the walk-in window lacking a time mark. A label was then produced upon the label maker. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: chemical spray stored next to guest napkins. The spray was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: current employee trading certificates lacking dates of birth and certified food manager credentials.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk rice on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y on the walk up soda machine.
23-03-4
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. A dish wash machine is in compliance.
22-43-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk co2 is not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzles is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the area under and around the ice machine has an accumulation of soil.
36-10-4
74
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwashing machine with an out of order sign.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of oil stored on floor next to take out area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open and closed dumpster area
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reach in Cooler at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
64
Sep 2, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from an open drink container in the kitchen and dispose of the container and not wash hands or change gloves before returning to work. Manager advised employee of proper procedure and had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature Dishwashing machine at 131F. Manager advised that tech had just left, and that they are not using the Dishwashing machine until some other adjustments are made. They are currently using the three compartment sink for cleaning all utensils and pots.
16-54-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee grab a an open drink container and drink while walking through kitchen and dispose the drink container
12B-02-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 0486 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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