Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
5360 E Bay Dr #100, Clearwater, FL 33764Part of: Chipotle Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater has been inspected 24 times since 2016, with 74 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.1 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included toxic substance control, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing, and employee health reporting. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 3 of the last 4 inspections (January 2026, August 2025, and June 2023), indicating a recurring compliance issue with chemical storage or handling. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 was completed with no further action required, finding 2 basic violations related to proper cooking temperatures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater had?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater find?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Chipotle Mexican Grill in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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