Chipotle Mexican Grill #5234
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2025
64
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill #5234, located at 710 Gulfgate Center Mall in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-10-26. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures, cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces, and a failure to post the most recent inspection report. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of low-risk findings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2025
Complaint (003)
9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jul 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
11 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Oct 26, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
(corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by eliminating harborage conditions.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(04)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
(corrected on site)
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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