Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Vero Beach sits at 77, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish machine and 3 bay sink
36-22-4
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose in hand sink, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation dripping into prep sink that is not used at this time. Recommend to caution off sink and use 3 bay sink until repaired
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep sink and hand sink next to dishwasher
36-22-4
Basic - Food prep sink stored under dripping water line. Could cause potential cross contamination when produce is to be prepped. Recommend to section off area and utilize clean 3 bay sink till matter is resolved. **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink does not turn off completely
29-11-4
67
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand sink next to dishwasher is loose
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small grill cooler is soiled in old food debris
22-16-4
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dishwasher and mop sink
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease between grill and counter
36-73-4
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
12A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine. 2. Floor drain soiled under rear prep sink. 3. Wall behind grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter under register has a build of of food particles **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated manager who spoke with employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of rear hand wash sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between sneeze protection and front counter soiled with a black substance
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. 2. Dumpster pad dirty
33-16-4
64
Jan 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken found at 118°-167° overstocked pan. Advised manager to rapid reheat and not fill pans above chill line. Reheated to 181° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
31B-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 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 1859 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1859 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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