Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
90
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected seven times since 2022. Chipotle Mexican Grill was last inspected on Dec 22, 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 three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the drive through area. Operator stated that they have a leaking pipe that is in the process of being repaired. Plumber had to leave to get a part. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket across from 3 compartment sink, not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator stated they had just changed the sanitizer and had not let it run wrong enough. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer bucket to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cracks of equipment on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in standing mop bucket water. Operator removed mops and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 500ppm. Operator removed bucket and corrected quaternary sanitizing bucket to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep surface in to go area. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing dumpster plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry. Operator removed mop and hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table. Operator removed cloth and placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 small flying insects above standing water on a service cart in dry storage, and 5 flying insects at mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potatoes slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days no proof of training. Other employees employed less then 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front part of the kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed about 5 dead insects on the sticky tape stored above food prep table in the kitchen.Operator removed the tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the front area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed about 5 dead insects on the sticky tape stored above food prep table in the kitchen.Operator removed the tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler. Observed soiled service cart in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food container stored at clean dish rack . Operator stated that that container is not in use, and placed it for washing in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed originally packaged to go cups, stored next to soiled bucket and mop bucket in the back of kitchen in dry storage. Operator moved bucket and mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust observed above food prep sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing behind the ice machine in fron part of the kitchen. **Warning**
29-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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