Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
20
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped food in to go station hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dispenser handle for ice machine and ice trough for dining room soda machine stained. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf across from dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup lids stored on floor next to office door. Manager placed lids on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 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. Item stored in front counter steam table: steak (131F - Hot Holding). Manager stated steak placed in steam table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved steak to warmer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle clean pan without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves then rewash pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five employee certificates out of 25 are copies.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from cook line grill. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in front of office. Manager placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelves in dish area.
16-48-4
47
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the ware washing area, observed seventeen live roaches on wall behind dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At the ware washing area, one live roaches on wall under triple sink, seven live roaches underneath shelves. One live roach on floor in front of Hot holding box and three live roaches at the front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employees at the at the cook front line, cleaned food contact surfaces and immediately after started wearing gloves and served food to the customers, inspector addressed situation, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the ware washing area, observed seventeen live roaches on wall behind dish machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Near exit back door, rice bag on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
May 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker on table near walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and/or black substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
90
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back kitchen area. Manager had employee clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
95
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in dining room by front door. Manager handled roach and disposed of dead roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures at the front counter: Rice (128F - Hot Holding); ; Chicken (125F - Hot Holding) Both items had been placed at the front counter 30 minutes earlier. Manager had both items reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of the walk-in-cooler. Manager put in a work order **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back area corner.
51-11-4
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep area, observed one live roach on wall, Manager killed and cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside dining tables soiled, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee cleaning floors started wearing gloves and handling clean containers, Inspector instructed to stop and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the to go area, chicken 118F, Manager moved to grill and reheated to 172F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near office area blocked by a cart, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids and containers.
14-38-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (raw meat cooler), with an ambient temperature of 58F, Raw beef 43F, raw chicken 43), manager moved raw meats to walk-in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the back area, employee drink on top of single service, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of soda boxes, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched forehead with back of gloved hand. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chain around tanks near ice machine not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame for cookline reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris mold like substance on dispenser portion of ice tea machines located in lobby. Manager had employee begin cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 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 1971 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1971 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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