Chipotle Mexican Grill #975
1608 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105260
What drove the grade
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection4 basic (1 repeat)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed on hot and cold food service line employee beverage under food line. Person in charge removed beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting.
Person in charge separated pans.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed behind hot food line single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water by 3 compartment sink and automatic dishwasher. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.