Chipotle Mexican Grill

1955 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in the final rinse. Sanitizer bottle was empty and was changed, and a concentration of 100ppm chlorine was achieved. All dishwashers must dispense 50-100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in the final rinse to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces

4-501.114(A-E)

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cilantro rice with and carnitas on steam table with an internal temperature of 115-120*F. Items were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed adding sufficient water to steam table to ensure temperatures are maintained above 135*f at all times

3-501.16(A)(1)

Sep 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak in warmer with an internal temperature of 117*F. According to PIC steak had been previously cooked within 30 minutes prior to inspection. PIC re-heated to 165*f at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed make table holding ambient air temperature of 45*F at time of inspection

4-301.11

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed connection for chemical dispenser leaking water

5-205.15(B)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing drain valve for three compartment sink. Establishment is currently using mechanical warewashing machine for proper sanitation of dishes. Repairs for drain valve must be completed prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being actively washed in low temperature dish machine dispensing 0 to 10 PPM of chlorine sanitizer at the final rinse cycle. Three comparment sink was set up properly for proper warewashing, until low temperature machine can be fixed. PIC, placed a service ticket at time of inspection

4-501.114(F1-2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak being hot held in steam table with an internal temperature of 119*F. Steak must be held at or above 140*F according to variance requirements. PIC discarded steak at time of inspection. All hot foods must be at or above 135*F when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(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 Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 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 four times per year on average.

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