Chipotle Mexican Grill

1677 N Hancock Rd, Minneola, FL 34715
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

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

Compared to the broader Minneola restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (114F - Hot Holding); pinto beans (121F - Hot Holding); fajita veggies (116F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved pinto beans to stove for rapid reheat, 176F, and chose to discard chicken and fajita veggies. Operator checked steam table, added water and turned up temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind soda boxes in kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -upright reach in cooler by ice machine
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -panel on reach in cooler in drive thru area
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks on cook line have residue buildup -sides of flat top grill have residue buildup
23-03-4
67
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under prep sink and ice machine
36-22-4
95
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -honey chicken (124F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to flat top grill for rapid reheat...186F, continued reheating **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee on cook line. Educated operator who then educated employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 in the dish area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -steak
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. -employee rinsed pot after sanitizing at triple sink. Educated employee and operator, pot was sanitized again and allowed to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
22-54-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout the kitchen, under shelves in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -caulking on wall behind triple sink -interior hot holding unit on cook line -exterior reach in cooler in kitchen -fans dusty in walk in cooler
23-03-4
41
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior tea containers at soda station in lobby
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of soda dispensers at soda station on lobby
23-03-4
Basic - Upright reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues by takeout side.
22-16-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in cooler by ice machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board in warewash.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gasket across from grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler across from grill.
22-16-4
82
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Sep 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 Minneola?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Minneola average of 65.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.