Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534

1801 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles build up of grease/debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen above prep area has dust/debris build up.
36-34-5
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Dishwasher tank is not working properly, Manager stated the part is ordered for dish tank and will be fixed this week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed during call back that the dish machine is reading 0 ppm of chlorine. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Dishwasher tank is not working properly, Manager stated the part is ordered for dish tank and will be fixed this week. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Upon call back Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Test strip showed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 0 ppm chlorine in dish machine. Manager states part ordered, maintenance is coming back out to fix. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed 0 ppm in dish machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed no soap at hands sink in prep area.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice Shute and aqua fresca dispenser in customer service area has mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen prep area at hand sink. Observed Manager replace paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler under front line make table cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution in three compartment sink not maintained clean. Observed food debris in sanitizer sink. Observed Manager cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
58
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
May 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the outside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment in front of three compartment sink.
24-08-4
86
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in restroom. One small fly in women's room, and one small fly in men's room.
35A-02-6
86
Jan 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Bowles not inverted or in a protective manner. Observed the manager invert the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 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 - Varsity Place 1534 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill - Varsity Place 1534 is inspected around four times per year on average.