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Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535

1498 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 16, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken 131F Steak 121F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
86
Sep 24, 2025
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 following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Steak 115F Chicken 130F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of brown rib stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes containing 6oz cups stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
74
May 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 44°F, and pico 44°F, online order area, per manager placed 45 minutes ago. Manager disposed of items, and replaced.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
78
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
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. Observed cut lettuce in walk in cooler 46F and cut lettuce in expo at online order station 56F. Manager disposed of both pans of cut lettuce.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in walk in cooler, stored day before, no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin lids on line not stored inverted, also observed clear lids and black containers on storage rack not stored inverted.
25-06-4
70
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak 121F on front line placed approximately 45 minutes ago. Manager removed reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and paper on floor kitchen area.
36-01-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line by two burner stock pot range.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Mold like substance around mop sink.
23-03-4
90
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans next to dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed carry out bags stored on the floor. Manager removed bags and placed in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce in walk in cooler uncovered. Manager covered lettuce with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed employee hand sink behind register soiled.
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 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 1535 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 1535 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1535 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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