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Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado

5360 E Bay Dr #100, Clearwater, FL 33764
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted sign.**Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Out of order sign on machine. Operator has placed service call. Triple sink is set up measuring 200ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
90
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Kamala P. Expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lids for containers pooling with water on shelf in dish area. Operator stored vertically to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes with handwashing between. Discussed with management. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris walk in cooler door **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris,. Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with black substance
36-27-5
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dished then put clean dishes way.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Was 400+ manger added water to all sani buckets. now at 400 **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Thermometer of reach in cooler near to go area. In poor repair. Not readable
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. storage bowl side up manger inverter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
36-65-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like debris around dishwasher area.
36-27-5
55
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pan at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -containers with rice at ice machine have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado 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 of Colorado inspected?

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

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