Chipotle Mexican Grill

11 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Middletown average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Black Beans and Pinto Beans were observed held at 121-122 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Additional water was added to steam table and foods were reheated to a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Plastic plate for cheese grating machine was observed cracked in 2 places. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. Lids covered during time of inspection. Accumulation of debris was observed in enclosure.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: -The coving baseboard in the dry storage room was observed in poor repair -The coving and wall by back door was observed in poor repair -Crack in ceiling observed above cashier area (PIC states when it rains it actively leaks). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Some areas of floors in the kitchen were observed in poor condition. Sealant observed in poor repair affecting cleanability. PIC informed. (This violation does not exceed original correct by date)

6-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ an individual with the Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license. Establishment has individuals with active food safety certificate. Establishment to register. Application provided during of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Some staff were observed not wearing effective hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC informed.

2-402.11

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken on both lines was observed held between 121-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and reheated during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Caulking at handsink near cookline was observed in poor repair resulting in black residue accumulation. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet in women's room was not operational during time of inspection. Repairs in progress. Per PIC, facility is awaiting on maintanence.

5-203.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Some areas of floors in the kitchen were observed in poor condition. Sealant observed in poor repair affecting cleanability. PIC informed.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Hole observed at exterior of backdoor leading to hallway. PIC informed.

6-501.11

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. -Establishment shall register a ServSafe certified employee as the Certified Food Safety Manager with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

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

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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