Chipotle Mexican Grill

1805 Wp Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sanford restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

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. -tested 3x, 0ppm **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee working at cookline wiped their brow with wrist then failed to wash hands **Warning**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched raw chicken with gloved hand, then touched clean spatula handle without changing gloves **Warning**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at men's bathroom toilet, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

32-11-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. -plumber is currently on site to affect repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -all handwash sinks throughout the building, plumber is currently on site to affect repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach-in cooler underneath front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-49-6

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -multiple handwash sinks soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsa cooler under front counter

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have a light accumulation of grease and food debris

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -veggie wash sink faucet leaking

29-11-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink soiled. -front line handsink has small piece of meat in it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelving soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining from 3 compartment sink floods floor area around drain

29-03-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at handwashing sink in dish area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -metal areas around soda nozzles in dining room soiled

23-03-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

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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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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