Chipotle Mexican Grill #762
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager reviewed requirement with employee. Manager sent employee home . **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area . Manager hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steak at 73 F under 3 hours in cooler at cook line. Cooler not turned on . Manager placed food on ice bath and and placed in walk in cooler recheck 41F to 47 F - salsa 46 F , cut tomatoes 48 F in ice bath well in kitchen . Manager added ice under containers of food . Recheck salsa 37 F , cut tomatoes 37 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice 120 F at the front counter area . Manager voluntarily discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trashcan stored in front of cook line hand wash sink . Trashcan relocated. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside cook line hand wash sink. Manager relocated bucket to shelf below . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 for the cut lettuce in the front counter area . Reviewed with manager .Manager labeled salad lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 47 F, cut tomatoes 45 F in DML in kitchen. Manager voluntarily discarded cut tomatoes , salsa put on ice . Temperatures taken today recheck 40 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's restroom hand wash sink in poor repair -Unisex restroom available . Manager scheduled service with follow up phone call this day
29-08-4
70
Mar 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
78
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. White rice at 132f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface cutting boards Groved
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on wire rack above area where employees prepare and cut vegetables and onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor exposed with food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge of flat top grill full of food debris. Employee clean ed and removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (94F - Hot Holding) 174F; chicken in sauce (104F - Hot Holding) 165F at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill soiled with old food debris Cheese grater Prep table Table and cutting board at front counter
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cook line, sanitizer bucket removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker next to pan liners and above prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through the entire kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in prep area at 10ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Mar 4, 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. Cooked steak 102f, cooked steak 114f, cooked chicken 127f, all items holding. All items put on grill for reheat. Reheat steak 185f, reheat steak 178f, reheat chicken 178f, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooked line.
36-73-4
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
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. Cooked rice 120f, item put back for reheat.
03B-01-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags on floor in store room.
25-05-4
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream 45 F in walk in cooler , steak 45 F per manager temperature taken this morning - manager placed food on ice recheck of steak 39 F , recheck of sour cream 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies at self-serve beverage station
35A-02-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter area - manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in ice bath at front counter 49F and 50F. Operator placed lettuce in ice bath and placed in walk in cooler. Retempted at 41F and 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers stored incorrectly not inverted. Manager placed upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips in the back storage area stored uncovered. Manager covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #762?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #762.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #762's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 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 #762 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #762 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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