Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916

1760 N University Dr B, Plantation, FL 33322
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916's latest score of 74 falls below the Plantation average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Dec 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
May 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Observed dishwasher machine at 25ppm after several attempts. Operator replaced chlorine bucket and ran it several times but still at 25ppm. Operator set up triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at reach in cooler(Hoshizaki) in kitchen - pico de gallo (45- 53F - Cooling) as per tag on containers, items portioned and prepared today 8:34am. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 7 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at reach in cooler(Hoshizaki) in kitchen - pico de gallo (45- 53F - Cooling) as per tag on containers, items portioned and prepared today 8:34am. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 7 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen - grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator placed item on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
55
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 10ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tortilla wrap stored next to raw steak in reach in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded wraps. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at front counter steam table, chicken (131F - Hot Holding, reheated to 177F); pork (125F - Hot Holding, reheated to 198F). - in hot holding unit, brown rice (128-133F - Hot Holding). Temperature increased on hot holding unit. Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 15minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (46F @ 4:35 - Cooling since 10:12). See stop sale. Observed brisket (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (41-47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Observed brisket (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (46F @ 4:35 - Cooling since 10:12). See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above salt on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
61
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Sugar packets on soiled container , employee emptied container, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled hand wash sinks in women and men bathrooms. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
90
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Same **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed grilled chicken (119F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put chicken back on grill to reheat to 165F for hot holding. Chicken reheated to 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tile next to dish machine.
36-34-5
82
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed shredded mozzarella (55F at 11:57- Cooling since 7:30). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed shredded mozzarella (55F at 11:57- Cooling since 7:30). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen area next to prep holding pieces of ice.
31A-11-4
67
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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. Observed: steak (116-122F - Hot Holding, reheated temperature 186F. chicken breast (122-158F - Hot Holding, reheated temperature 166F-194F). Per operator item was out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item placed items to be reheated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects flying around kitchen 10 flying insects landing on packets of paper towel and straw. 5 flying insects landing on shelf holding paper towel and straw. 1 flying insect flying around hand wash sink next to food prep sink. 1 flying insect flying around garbage can. Approximately 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on boxes of carbonated beverage shelf next to office. 2 flying insect landing on single service items shelf next to exit door 1 flying insect landing on packet of paper bag on shelf next to exit door. 8 flying insects landing on cardboard boxes in dishwashing area. 2 flying insects flying from single service items across from dish machine. 2 flying insects flying around and landing on wall in office area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed - stove; black beans (75-118F - Hot Holding); pinto beans (85F - Hot Holding). Employee placed items to be reheated. Items were out of temp for approximately 30 mins. Observed - Hot box; chicken (103F - Hot Holding); Brown rice (129-135F - Hot Holding); (115-146F - Hot Holding) Observed - Steam table;carnitas (130F - Hot Holding); pinto beans (126F - Hot holding) Items were out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Employee placed items to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 no proof that new employees are informed of their responsibility to report information about their health to the person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training dates and expiration dates missing from training certificates for Javier M and two other staff. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to stove. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
47
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator noticed sanitizer container was empty and replaced container and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 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 2916 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2916 is inspected around five times per year on average.