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Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado

18019 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flies found flying insect back office.
35A-02-7
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (123F - Hot Holding, second temperature 157F reheat.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched pants no gloves then touched clean equipment no hand wash before applying gloves **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored on drying rack have deep grooves **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet stacked food pans on drying racks. **Warning**
24-08-4
67
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain by three compartment sink. Manager cleared drain sock and line cleared **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2024
50-09-4
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cheese shredder soiled with old food debris Corrected -observed employee clean cheese shredder at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eat at service line prep table Inspector explained proper eating areas to manager
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and metal containers wet nesting **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to hand sink adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected-observed manager place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
Nov 9, 2023
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. Observed white rice (132F - Hot Holding) and chicken (133F - Hot Holding) at steam table on service line Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard rice and observed chicken reheated to 180 degrees F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above clean aprons Corrected -observed employee move drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted at mop sink Corrected -observed employee hang mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored in ice machine. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
95

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 18, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 Tampa?

Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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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