Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946

5354 Fruitville Rd Unit 1, Sarasota, FL 34232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the men's restroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the single service articles at the front delivery area not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of bleach stored above boxed soda in the back storage area. Operator removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed their back hand sink dispenser out of batteries.

31B-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the men's restroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a box of single service plates stored below their bug zapper in the dry storage area. Operator moved the box. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the plaza dumpster.

33-19-4

Aug 14, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the back soap dispenser not dispensing soap. The operator switched out the soap and got it working. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent in the dishwashing area.

36-34-5

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the community dumpster rusted out.

33-12-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen, not landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

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. Employee touched face and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-10-4

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 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 2946 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill 2946 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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