Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 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 five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of diced cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well at cook line. Manager reheated and sold before taking 2nd temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 can be determined. A pan of steaks at hot well at cook line. Manager time marked steak at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator replaced sanitizer at time of inspection.
21-11-4
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of tomato salsa 47 F stored in cold well at take out order station. Operator moved item to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Dispenser needed for calibration. Operator reset sanitizer manually, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine disrepair, operator is not using the dish machine for ware washing until repaired.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees.
13-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitizer buckets tested 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Under three-compartments sink. Operator able to cleared food debris and drains properly. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
55
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding) on cook line Salsa retemped at 47F Sour cream retemped at 43F Employee placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor adjacent to mop sink Corrected employee dry mopped floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bib stored on floor in back kitchen Corrected employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard
13-04-4
74
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (45F - Cold Holding) on cookline reachin cooler Observed employee place walk-in cooler and retest at at 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed steak placed on time as a public health control with no written procedures Inspector emailed to operator Observed employee complete during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris under prep sink Corrected -observed employee clean floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken on grill with no beard guard
13-04-4
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chopped chicken reheating to 118°, corrected, chicken reheated to 176° **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls not inverted by to go station.
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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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 Feb 3, 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, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 70 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 five 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 three times per year on average.
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