Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Winter Garden sits at 65, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in cooler/cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./knives/customer self service station/ **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./homemade double ranch dressing (contains sour cream) cold holding at 52F for less than 4 hours/iced immediately/ **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./front line make employee, curly hair not protected.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in cook line reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go containers at back storage area/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./spoons, customer self service station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back dry storage area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb on cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler across from cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in upright cooler across from cook line soiled
22-16-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large 3 door cooler across from cook line and small reach in cooler door in kitchen area cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards in prep and dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives is dining room self serve area.
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall behind the dishwasher.
36-27-5
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - One live small flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Beans,129 f held than four hours is taken to the stove to be reheated. Afterwards,165 f.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 6/23.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink .Ladies bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Areas surrounding the drink nozzles are soiled in the dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for one employee.Chary Jimenez.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red and green cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Inside of fryer cabinets. Gaskets in walk in cooler is soiled.
23-03-4
43
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 preparing food touching glasses and continued preparation of food without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface Cleaner next to clean equipment under preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 78°f at ladies room.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at storage shelf in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled vents at walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
50
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stored at clean storage area in the kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use spoons on preparation table with no protection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bottle on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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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 2, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 four times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 two times per year on average.
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