Chipotle Mexican Grill #793
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 has been inspected 20 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average is 75, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect by the digital plating area. ALSO, one fly by the drink machine in the dining area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
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: steak on the digital line, no time mark. A label was printed, time was adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: one of the green cutting boards is stained. ALSO, the tea nozzles have buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the silver metal area over the soda nozzles is soiled.
23-03-4
55
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 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. Observed: panned rice 108° on the expo table between the cook line and front line. The rice was moved to the flat top for reheating and stirring. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: guacamole at 68° in the back of house reach-in cooler on line ordering, by the office. The unit has been turned off due to the area is not in use.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: a pan of guacamole at 68°, stored in the reach-in cooler on the to go line by the office.
01B-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the front service line floor with multiple pieces of debris. This area was swept by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the front line service counter where food is plated has an accumulation of food debris around all the pans. This area was cleared by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed: staff wearing soiled apron. The staff member changed to a clean apron. **Corrected On-Site**
13-01-4
55
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the expo counter had food debris on it. ALSO, the front line service counter had food debris on it. Both areas were cleaned more than once during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Feb 18, 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: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Parts have been ordered by a tech. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 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. Observed beef in a food pan on the cook line counter, 59°. This was placed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, beans by the office in the hot well, 109°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the box that holds plastic wrap on the front line has an accumulation of dried food debris on the bottom and sides. **Repeat Violation* ALSO, the inside of the hot box on the cook line has an accumulation of dried food debris inside.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple training certificates lack dates of birth. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: 7 tables are not clean in the dining area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or around the dining area garbage cans. Observed: trash under the garbage cans in the dining area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: the men,s restroom has an accumulation of debris on the floor. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Soiled floors. Observed: the floors throughout the establishment have an accumulation of soil and grease and trash. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the forks in the self serve dining area are stored service side up.
25-06-4
55
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the plastic wrap box on the front line has an accumulation of salt and dried food debris in it. ALSO, the soda nozzles on the left side of the soda machine have build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink by the dish wash machine was blocked by a red mop bucket. The bucket was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: some dates of birth are missing on the certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: multiple tableware at the service counter, food contact side was up.
25-06-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: the women's restroom toilet seat is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the Grey Y ice activator on the soda machine is soiled.
23-03-4
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect by the cook line/front line hand wash sink on the soap dispenser.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the reach-in cooler at the DML(digital make line) has an accumulation of debris in the bottom. ALSO, in the guest area: tea spouts, multiple soda nozzle diffusers and the ice lever(grey Y) are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: and open jug of bulk oil stored on the floor of the cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: debris on the floor by the register and under the front line.
36-10-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed: the men,s restroom is out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: in the only working restroom, the toilet and seat are soiled.
32-07-4
64
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
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 pinto beans on the front line, 126F. These were pulled and set to the stove to be reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: dark foreign substance on the ice shroud.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: the probe thermometer lacked a battery. A battery was found and the unit was checked for calibration. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y ice activator is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: 3 forks at the self service counter with handles pointed down.
25-06-4
74
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the beef by the office lacked its time mark. A time mark sticker was produced. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a tire, pallet and a discarded wood garbage receptacle next to the dumpsters.
33-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area behind the dispensing nozzle of the non soda drinks has buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed an accumulation of trash and debris around the garbage dumpster and recycle containers.
33-19-4
74
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 2, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. Manager placed mop on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #793?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #793.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #793's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 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 #793 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #793 is inspected around six times per year on average.
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