Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed yellow markers in hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no completed employee training certificates. Operator on previous callback for employee training due 1/10/26. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by dining area wall outside ladies bathroom. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of red onion and 1 bag of rice on floor in preparation area. Manager relocated food items off floor to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Did not observe any certificates for employees **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Call back extended until original 60 day from November 10, 2025. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic fork and chips in hand sink just outside walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificates filled out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
78
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Did not observe any certificates for employees **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Did not observe employee training, callback in 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: 58 days callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed all expired food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Did not observe employee training, callback in 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: 58 days callback **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on main serving line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed standing water in reach in cooler **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top of reach in cooler on main serving line cold holding salsa 55F, shredded cheese 49F, cut lettuce 52F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed salsa 50F, cream cheese 47F, shredded cheese 51F, corn salad 48F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Did not observe employee training, callback in 59 days **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on main serving line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major 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 pinto beans at 97F that was a reheat. Manager reheated to 177F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top of reach in cooler on main serving line cold holding salsa 55F, shredded cheese 49F, cut lettuce 52F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed self service counter by drinks that some plastic forks were not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on main serving line. **Warning**
29-49-6
61
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed at hand wash sink at end of cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed to manager who printed and had staff sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed 12/2021 displayed.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed store employee agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed self service counter by drinks that the plastic forks and spoons were not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed license displayed expired 12/22
50-09-4
82
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color coded chart for quaternary used at triple sink and buckets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-36-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor between kitchen entrance and bathrooms.
29-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/1/21.
50-09-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart for quaternary test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
16-36-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 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 #1040 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 #1040 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #1040 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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