Chipotle Mexican Grill

2708 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of the handwash sink at kitchen. Operator moved trash can away from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Multiple sanitizer buckets. Operator replaced sanitizing solution at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Aug 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored over box of frozen vegetables, corrected , employee placed raw eggs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cooked cornbread with gloves, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper glove usage on ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder blocking employee hand wash sink on back cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using chlorine sanitizer in three compartment, with quaternary test papers .

16-32-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in back prep area .

38-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double glass doors at walk in cooler with old debris.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up on top lid . B. Soda machine in lobby with mold build up.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods held in walk in cooler not identified nor separated. B. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer .

08B-49-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by bathrooms .

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen, corrected manager replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop and bag of used wiping clothes stored in front of employee hand wash in kitchen, corrected, management removed mop and hung to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top lid in large ice machine with mold build up.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by bathroom in disrepair and in ladies bathroom.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table in back kitchen area, corrected, management removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table, corrected employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer .

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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