Chipotle Mexican Grill

1515 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet pans stacked before dry. PIC spaced pans out for air drying at time of inspection. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing

4-901.11

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in door in state of disrepair not self-latching and cannot fully close except when pushed. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed with PIC walk-in doors in disrepair would allow cold air to seep through potentially disrupting equipment's capacity to maintain coldholding temperatures of 41'F and below. PIC has an active work order on door at time of inspection. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak (110'F) in reach-in hotholding unit by reheating well. PIC stated beef item was made less than 2 hours prior. Cooked steak item in question improperly hot held were reheated to 145°F (per variance) at time of inspection. Observed pan of cooked steak (122-131'F) being hot-held on stovetop located on service line. PIC stated steak item was made less than 2 hours prior. However, PIC discarded item in question for internal quality purposes. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed standing water inside ice machine located by office area. Standing water in ice machine observed not draining into floor sink. PIC stated unit had malfunctioned 2 days prior and have an opened ticket expected to be serviced later today. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at handwashing sink located on service line. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” 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.

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