Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Port Richey restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (121F - Hot Holding); beans (124F - Hot Holding); white rice (114F - Hot Holding) on Togo hot table, items removed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Cooked chicken 119F **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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. cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (121F - Hot Holding); beans (124F - Hot Holding); white rice (114F - Hot Holding) on Togo hot table, items removed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Steak on front line not date marked, manager was able to determine the time product was put in line and properly date marked product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dish area has food debris in it **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of yogurt in walk in cooler above food for establishment, container removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm, manager kept priming dish machine, was able to get sanitizer to 10ppm, manager set up sanitizer sink to sanitize dishes **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Dish machine not being used to sanitize, 3 compartment sink set up to sanitize, 200ppm quaternary **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Sign on dish machine stating do not use, machine is unplugged **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 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. cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) reheated to 192F; at front counter cooked chicken (124F - Hot Holding); beans (132F - Hot Holding); black beans (108F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (126F - Hot Holding) in to go prep area **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm, manager kept priming dish machine, was able to get sanitizer to 10ppm, manager set up sanitizer sink to sanitize dishes **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under rice cooker Bottom of inside reach in coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm operator will sanitize in the 3 compartment sink until repairs are made.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pads in back hand wash sink, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper drying procedures.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket by dish machine, and side line, operator changed them out.
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored with single service items, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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