Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626

829 East Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626's latest score of 64 falls below the Brandon average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh salsa held cold at front line at 51F. Employee discarded, replaced, tested at 38F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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, the time removed from temperature control was determined. Cooked steak held using time as a public control measure, placed 0n the line at 2:45pm. Manager placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03F-02-5

Basic - Overflowing garbage receptacles observed in dining area. Manager removed, replaced bags. **Corrected On-Site**

33-14-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution in 3 compartment sink not maintained clean.

16-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects observed on sneeze guard. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh salsa held at 44F. Manager placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. The time removed from temperature was determined by the manager. Manager placed time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in prep area. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee on cellphone,

40-06-5

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler below service line across from grill top

29-49-6

Oct 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 20, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang spray hose **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee dry mop **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline Corrected-observed employee clean **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reachin cooler on cookline

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 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 Mexican Grill #1626 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #1626 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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