CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #975

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #975 in BRADENTON has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1608 Cortez Road West
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488499

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940361

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water by dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on food line in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.observed employee on grill failed to wash hands when he returned to kitchen after using restroom. Person in charge informed employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on hot holding beef (110F - Hot Holding). Person in charge placed on grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Samual Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826844

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area in mop sink no back flow device.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on food line in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784389

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area . Person in charge mopped floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge printed,had employees currently working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees Clara and Genesis expired.

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382852

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in back kitchen area in mop sink , faucet splitter with no back flow device.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493866

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwasher area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in back kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back area of main kitchen, dish machine tested at 000 ppm. Person in charge changed the empty sanitizer container and retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site