Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado

9466 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, the earliest from 2022. Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe one employee clean food debris from front service line with gloves, then return to work without first washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing with manager at time of inspection. Employee wash hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 89°F at 1:33 PM placed on front line at 1:30 PM reheated to 197°F at 1:45 PM. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.

14-09-4

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles in front lobby area are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Washcloth sanitizer tested 0PPM of coronary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Oct 21, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. A container of cooked diced steak (130F - Hot Holding) in hot well on cook line. Operator reheated at time of inspection, temped 172 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish room next to three-compartments sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans.

24-08-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold well at take out order station: Cold holding: corn salsa 47 F, tomato salsa 45 F, shredded cheese 48 F, sour cream 44 F. Manager placed items in ice bath and moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Re temp: corn salsa 37 F, tomato salsa 38 F, shredded cheese 42 F, sour cream 42. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can at dish washing area. Operator relocated trash can. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Discussed with manager about handwash sink for hand wash only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office. 1 live fly under prep sink.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Griddle top soiled with black charcoal like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area.

36-73-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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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 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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