Chipotle Mexican Grill

309 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. 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 one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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. Operator tested dish machine at 0ppm during inspection. **Warning**

22-41-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at time of inspection. Operator had employee close during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen stained. -Observed a mold like substance on drink fountain around nozzles

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo bottom bowls stored on cooks line not inverted. Operator had employee correct during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in storage room over togo containers.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelves in prep room **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -On food containers stacked on shelves -On cutting mats hanging in dishroom Operator removed items to be rewashed during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

16-48-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator had employee close during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with pans on shelves.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cooks line soiled around equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket with soiled water during inspection. Operator dumped bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

42-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on fans in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hoods in kitchen

36-50-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service items stored on floor by back kitchen. Case of cups and bowls

25-05-4

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. On ground by dumpster

21-14-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area

21-08-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 121/163f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Inspector spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-11-4

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.

25-25-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green board

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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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 Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation 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 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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