Chipotle Mexican Grll

11137 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grll, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at front counter held at 45F. Operator removed from the line, replaced with new pan, 41F.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler for 5.5 hours held at 50F. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-07-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Dec 1, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in front hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Apr 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Complaint Partial

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. Walk in cooler sour cream 49, cut lettuce 49, shredded cheese 53, salsa 50, raw chicken 45 , manager placing all items in ice bath. Front line cheese 51, placed in reach in freezer. Operator stated he took temperatures at 12:00pm and all items were below 41. Items temped at 2pm . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-07-5

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in cooler around unit. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket 100ppm **Warning**

21-08-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 23, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris on fan shield in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 6, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in drive thru Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans in dish area wet nesting

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grll last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grll on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grll?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grll.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grll compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Chipotle Mexican Grll most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grll's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grll have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grll means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chipotle Mexican Grll inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grll is inspected around four times per year on average.

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