Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014

12227 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Pinecrest restaurants, the typical score is 55; Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates missing Date of Birth, most employees. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee tell inspector 160F as final temp for cooking chicken. Inspector corrected employee during inspection. Final cooking temp: 165F.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
53B-16-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of fish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under electric panel in back of kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-03-4
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed where ice bin is. Priority: Basic
36-22-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go items stored on floor outside of kitchen exit. Priority: Basic
25-05-4
67
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sprays stored on dry drink rack. Operator had chemicals removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certificates missing Date of Birth; most employees.
53B-10-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper installed over soda syrup dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed under cold table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in restroom; water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above ice machine heavily soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on top of paper towel dispenser at hand sink next to dish machine. Cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face with paper towel and then walk into cooler. Inspector spoke to employee about washing hands techniques. Observed employee at front counter rubbing face and touching hat; inspector spoke to employee about washing hands after bare body touching before putting on new gloves, employee went to wash hands.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on soda rack.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled lids on dry dish rack. Observed dry food shelves soiled above prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel tossed into hand sink next to warewash area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice dispenser at soda fountain soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper stored above soda machine dispenser.
35B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dry soda rack and behind water heater.
36-27-5
43
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter with hair falling onto sides of face with hat on.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pick up order section in need of beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortillas stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at front line and at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups and to go tray stored on floor of bathroom hallway.
25-05-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line a container of shredded mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator replaced with new container. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in women's bathroom discarded toilet paper and paper towels on the floor. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors at display line and rear kitchen soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor next to hand wash sink. Observed box of tortillas stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Holding equipment interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at hot box holder at rear of kitchen next to walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer buckets at front line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed solution new concentration 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed the time marked for the steak expired 15 minutes ago. As per manager they just changed the product but not changed the label with new time. Manager put the new label with the correct time. Manager changed the label with new time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some employee training by Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc no original certificate.
53B-09-4
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. Observed one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. The form was provided, read it and signed it by the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (45 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator sent the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked beef under time control no time marked. As per operator the product was changed 30 minutes ago. Manager labeled the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Observed two new employees no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Manager printed the form and the employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employees training not signed by the trainer.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
58
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the steak is under time control no time marked. As per operator just change the product. Managed time marked the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual in hand wash sink located next to dishwasher machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand sink disconnect at the pipe.
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100ppm) at online line. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Oct 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dishwasher soiled, observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled, reach in cooler located next to the flat grill in the cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled, reach in cooler located next to the flat grill in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the cook line by the flat grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (70 F - Cold Holding), adobo seasoning (73F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler located next to the tortilla warmer, as per manager for 4 hour. In the preparation area located in the front line observed cheese (47-48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); mixed guacamole (49F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee transferred all food items in this unit to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down. In the cold holding unit located in the to go side observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee food was placed in this unit for less than 20 minutes, employee transferred all the food items to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In the cook line observed employee reheating cooked steak (155F - Reheating); Cooked steak (141F - Reheating); cooked steak (163F - Reheating), employee reheating steaks. Cooked Steak reheated during the inspection to (170-188F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table located in the cook line observed cooked steak (98F - Hot Holding); as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee reheating food. in the steam table observed located in the to go area observed cooked steak (113F - Hot Holding); as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee is reheating the steak. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed flat grill in the cook line with heavy grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dishwasher soiled, observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled, reach in cooler located next to the flat grill in the cook line, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled, reach in cooler located next to the flat grill in the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the cook line by the flat grill. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed staff chewing gum at the front counter preparation service area.
12B-09-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at the front counter aluminum trays not inverted or protected. Operator inverted the trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
90
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed the big six foodborne illnesses poster.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter, aluminum containers not protected or inverted **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 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 2014 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2014 is inspected around three times per year on average.