How many health inspections has CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 had?

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 ever been shut down?

No, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487?

The most frequently cited violations at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487

5435 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL 33351

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO LLC · License: SEA1623623

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 in Lauderhill, FL has 23 inspections on record with 55 total violations (2.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

55Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Oct 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2022 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Oct 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V27 Correct procedures

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 had?: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 ever been shut down?: No, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487?: The most frequently cited violations at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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