Chipotle Mexican Grill

4622 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 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 one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink by the rice cooker with constant dripping at the time of inspection. Also observed the handwashing sink in the back disconnected at the base and leaking onto the floor. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC has a work order in for the handwashing sink and is putting one in for the prep sink faucet

5-205.15(B)

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical dispenser downstream of AVB under pressure at the time of inspection on the chemicals by the mop sink and the three-compartment sink. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Instructed PIC to unscrew the hose downstream of AVB when not in use

5-205.12(A)

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in hot box in back of house container of cooked brown rice at 95*F, as measured internally with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, rice had been in the unit for 30 minutes. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC chose to discard improperly hot held rice and increased temperature of hot box

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak in tray of hot holding unit to be between 110- 120*F , an employee informed me that the steak had been pulled off the grill fifteen minutes earlier and was about to be cut up. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC put steak back on the grill ,all TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed standing water near mop sink. : Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

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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 5, 2026. The public record contains six 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 two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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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