Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3434 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Chipotle Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1499 in Lakeland has accumulated 79 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.8 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. A 2015 fire inspection documented a locked exit door that was corrected on-site. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, hand and arm washing, and toxic substance control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
2.8
violations / inspection
2.8 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023033400 | $200.00 | Apr 12, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland had?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland find?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland been fined?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill 1499 in Lakeland has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lakeland operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chipotle #1499 (2015).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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