Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499

3434 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed a trash bag ,put the trash outside, returned and entered the walk in cooler to handle some product. I brought this to the managers attention and she had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.

24-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the back prep area.

29-11-4

Jan 17, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter.

29-49-6

Aug 28, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage dumpsterlocated outside has 2 broken lids **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**

33-15-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies landing on top of sneeze guard by front line Observed 7 live flies on tables in dining room. Observed 3 live flies on hanging lights in dining room Observed 3 live flies on wall in mop sink area Observed 2 live flies on doors in back prep-area Observed 2 live flies on display bags Observed 1 live fly on wall by cook line **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Basic - Garbage on the ground on pad around dumpster. **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - Garbage dumpsterlocated outside has 2 broken lids **Warning**

33-15-4

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed addition of dish machine in back dish area. Mop sink was moved and is across from hand sink in back dish area. Storage closet added by front soda station. Observed food and single service items in it **Warning**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 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 1499 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 1499 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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