Chipotle Mexican Grill

3017 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Lake City average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food. Scoop handle in salt bin. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket and frame soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Drive-thru soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic knife holder soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler doors and gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substance. Drive-thru soda machine upper plates around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on knife blade stored on magnetic wall holder.

16-48-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cutting boards with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**

14-12-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry.

42-01-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ink marking pens on edge and shelf of ice machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cheese sauce (113F, 150F - Hot Holding). Upper area of sauce in container measured 113F. Manager stirred sauce which then measured 150F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper frame area of ice machine soiled with dust accumulation.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cooler jacket on case of SS cups and soda boxes. Manager moved to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with visible groove marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior back splash of lemonade nozzle at drink machine in dining area.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large containers on clean dish rack by dish machine with warning label attached.

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside/outside warewashing machine. On the top.

16-03-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee holding cup and spoon eating while walking from Togo food counter and through the kitchen. Operator had mentioned that they do taste their food for quality. When tasting employees should not be walking around and through kitchen.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and jacket on top of soda boxes outside of office. Manager moved items into office. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Green cutting board with deep score marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

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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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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