Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. 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 three violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Shute at the soda dispenser in dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on exterior vinegar bottle 1 live fly on wall by walk in cooler
35A-02-7
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sami quaternary ammonia buckets exceeds 400ppm, advised employee to remake sanitizer buckets Manager remade sanitizer buckets re tested 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef of floor in walk-in cooler. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk rice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler on cooks line soiled,
23-03-4
61
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to the ice machine Operator placed paper towels in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal dish container in hand washing sink. Operator removed from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on storage wrack above three compartment sink. Operator unshackled containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
78
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Across from the cook line. Employee cleaned rice and meat out of the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls on drying rack. Employee removed bowls from wet nesting on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By the front cook line operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on service line and cook by the grill
13-04-4
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the second hot line touch his clothing then went back to grabbing bag and placing baked potato inside.
12A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Wrong store location posted. Posted Winter Garden Operator printed correct license and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling tiles in kitcken soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on frontline. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using cardboard tray as scoop for tortillas chip. Manager removed tray. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach cooler on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Maintenance notified. Paperwork shown. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
86
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes on the floor in the kitchen by the exit door. Employee removed items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By dishwasher.
14-09-4
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Manager placed mozzarella cheese in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed employee cooking chicken and asked employee what should the internal temperature be she replied 160 degrees when completed. Manager informed employee on proper temperature.
53B-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by front counter and employee replaced sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on the front side of the dumpster.
33-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado 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 Grille of Colorado inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grille of Colorado is inspected around three times per year on average.
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