Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
533 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606Part of: Chipotle Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa has accumulated 82 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.4 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no active enforcement actions. Proper ventilation is the most frequently cited issue, accounting for 10 violations. Recent inspections show the facility is in general compliance, with most visits resulting in no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
2.4
violations / inspection
2.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 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
— 6 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted per Request #5131942.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPfRepeat
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses.
Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Dishwashing Procedures, Food Allergy Awareness, and Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use
in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the
temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. No temperature violations
observed during inspection.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Front Service Area: Food employee with decorative bracelets on wrists.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Front Service Area: Spatulas stored on top of cookie warmer unit adjacent to handwashing
sink directly under paper towel dispenser exposed to splash. COS: Spatulas relocated to proper storage
away from handwashing sink.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or
rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for
drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent
recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and
at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Warewashing Area: Green buildup on sprayer nozzle of 3-compartment sink.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d)
F.A.C.
2025 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Firm no longer offers hemp products pursuant to 581.217, F.S.
Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events and Norovirus Cleanup Procedures provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal
event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Waste properly disposed, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa had?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa find?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 14, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa had?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa find?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 14, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Chipotle Mexican Grill #823 in Tampa are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11.
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