Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Wellington average 71, so Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager handle their cellphone then touched prep counter and grabbed a pan of food from walk in cooler; no hand wash. Educated operator and employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on prep table by cook line: cooked chicken (115F - Hot Holding); As per operator out of temperature for approximately 5 minutes. Operator reheated product on stove flat top to 179F. steam table: queso (130F - Hot Holding); As per operator out of temperature for 40 minutes Advised operator to reheat product to 165+F. black beans (127F - Hot Holding) ; pinto beans (125F - Hot Holding) As per operator out of temperature for 1 hour; Advised operator to reheat product to 165+F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Operator Big 6 poster **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
36-01-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands 3 employees handle garbage can while discarding garbage, then proceeded to changed gloves, put on new gloves ,proceeded to prepared food with out washing hands first. Employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hands on pants then handled clean pans for chicken. Discussed with operator. Operator dismissed employee.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: shredded mozzarella (46F at 2:57pm- ambient Cooling) As per label and operator, shredded since 10:29am Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: shredded mozzarella (46F at 2:57pm- ambient Cooling) As per label and operator, shredded since 10:29am Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, flat top grill: cooked steak (133F - Hot Holding) As per operator, steak cooked 10 mins prior. Operator reheated to 165F. Steam table opposite of kitchen: cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (119F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding) As per operator removed from front counter steam table less than an hour prior. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched personal phone and proceeded to serve food without changing gloves and washing hands; Manager educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (112F - Hot Holding); in hot box at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; returned to be reheated to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored- sanitizer spray bottle stored with to go foods on the shelf at prep area; Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and emailed poster **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- dining room and prep area
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm);fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 3, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with mandarins inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee wearing ( watch) jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with cooked chicken stored on the floor on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized bottom of container and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On back area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee opened beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items( cell phone )stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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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 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.
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