Chipotle Mexican Grill #828
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #828, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on hot line have food buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on front hot line falls off when opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with no hair restraints. Employee placed in hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
95
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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. Black Beans FIRST TEMP AT 11:25am (39F - Cold Holding) SECOND TEMP - BLACK BEANS SERVED BEFORE SECOND TEMP ; Cooked Steak RETEMP AT 11:45 am(130F - Hot Holding REHEATED TO 196F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Steak (42-44F - Cold Holding). Cooked Chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved chicken and steak to walk in cooler at time of inspection and brought temperature down to 42-43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired employee at time of inspection.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on front line next to tortilla warmer. Observed employee jackets and purses hanging/stored on dry storage rack above single service items and bottled drinks.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees with long hair not properly tied up off shoulder.
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher in back dish area in disrepair. No ware washing in dish machine at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Shared dumpster for whole building block not on nonabsorbent pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of Queso stored in fridge with wrong label.
02D-01-5
52
Oct 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has a pan stored inside it. Manager removed and placed items at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
82
Aug 31, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. three compartment sink setup, manager stated that dish machine is on work order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches under self service station in dining room. 3 live roaches on wall under three compartment sink at dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 1 live roach on wall under self service station in dining room. Manager eliminated, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live inside wall corner molding under self service station in dining room. 11 live roaches on wall under and behind three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 live roach on the bottom of the three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall behind cleaned food containers storage shelves at dish area. 2 live roaches on oven under steam table at take out food prep area. 1 live roach under cash register at front service line. Operator eliminated 2 live roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. 2 live flies at prep area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 live roach under ice machine. Employee killed live roach and removed and Sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. three compartment sink setup, manager stated that dish machine is on work order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under self service station in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 1 dead roach under self service station in dining room. 1 dead roach on chemical bag under three compartment sink area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 6 dead roaches under self service station in dining room. 1 dead roach behind dish machine. 1 dead roach on floor under handwash sink at cook line. 1 dead roach on floor at take out food prep area. 3 dead roaches at front service line. 1 roach egg sac under cash register at front service line. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed 1 dead roach under the steam table prep cooks line . Employee removed dead roach and sanitized area. 1 dead roach under service area prep cooler. Employee removed dead roach and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
67
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches under self service station in dining room. 3 live roaches on wall under three compartment sink at dish area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. three compartment sink setup, manager stated that dish machine is on work order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area. Manager refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris at front line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under self service station in dining room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
52
May 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink tested at 600ppm, quaternary ammonia test turned blue on contact. Operator redid sink and it measured at 400ppm. Operator also got in contact with Ecolab to adjust dials on dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak temped at 132F and chicken temped at 132F. Operator removed items from hot box. Final temp, steak 167F, chicken 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board used for quesadillas has deep groove on surface. Operator replaced cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #828?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #828.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #828's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 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 #828 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 #828 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #828 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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