Chipotle Mexican Grill

5860 State Hwy 100 E Ste 200, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chipotle Mexican Grill has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “drain cover(s) missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Chipotle Mexican Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Palm Coast restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover is laying next to floor drain.

29-18-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door was propped open by boxes. Addressed and person closed door. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go boxes on floor. Person in charge moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Walk in cooler has standing water on floor.

29-19-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice container is not upside down.

24-05-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major 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. In well 30 minutes; Chicken 110F; ( - Hot Holding) cook tossed it back on the grill ; chicken 171F ( - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return to work through back door and begin working without washing his hand. Addressed immediately and person wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge discarded guacamole. It was on line 1hour.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ice machine missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Ice machine is missing cover. Person in charge placed cover back on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

14-04-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee change tasks without washing his hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not certified anyone since 6.24.

53B-13-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing under prep sink.

29-18-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in dry brown rice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Dirty knives on clean knife rack. Person in charge removed knives and cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment did not have copy of last inspection.

51-18-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed person frying chips then move to frontline without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service catering containers on floor in dry storage.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Face down in sink.

42-01-4

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs laying in lettuce. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Coast average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 inspected?

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

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