South Bradenton, Manatee County

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #975

1608 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 3, 2025
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 24225972

Basic - Floor area by dishwasher covered with standing water.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

35B-03-4

Detail 24225973

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-11-4

Detail 23944884

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

Detail 23944879

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

Detail 23944887

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

Detail 23944883

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

Detail 23944882

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

29-38-4

Detail 23944880

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

Detail 23944886

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

Detail 23944881

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

Detail 23944885

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

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

29-38-4

Detail 23372292

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

Detail 23372295

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

Detail 23372294

Basic - Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23372296

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building.

25-06-4

Detail 23372293

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

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22969150

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

Detail 22969149

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees Clara and Genesis expired.

36-22-4

Detail 22969151

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

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

29-38-4

Detail 22625811

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

Detail 22625813

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

Detail 22625812

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

Sep 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22271766

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

36-22-4

Detail 22271764

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwasher area.

23-03-4

Detail 22271765

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.

Jun 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22060469

High Priority - Live, 2 small flying insects near fountain beverage machine in front service area.

11-27-4

Detail 22060471

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22060468

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 a copy to Person in charge As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

29-38-4

Detail 22060467

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device on mop sink in back dishwashing area located at top faucet of faucet splitter. Educated Person in charge on correct position of backflow prevention device.

33-19-4

Detail 22060470

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North side of parking area. Person in charge cleaned up garbage on pad. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 22037467

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee preparing food on cooks line removed soiled gloves and put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22037464

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22037465

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 a copy to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22037466

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on entree make station in front service line.

Feb 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21787342

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 Dish machine final rinse chlorine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and tested quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. And called for repair on dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21787343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Chicken over cooked Beef. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage Person in charge removed Chicken. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21787339

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

11-26-1

Detail 21787341

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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

16-55-4

Detail 21787340

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dish machine final rinse chlorine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and tested quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. And called for repair on dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21787338

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish room area. Person in charge put on rack to be washed again. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21787337

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dish room in back kitchen area As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 21632926

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor covered in standing water in dish room area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21632927

Basic - Observed,Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in north end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 21592788

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing and serving food with jewelry and watches on. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21592787

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back area of kitchen standing water in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21592786

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed behind building garbage on dumpster pad. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21180399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. Observed soiled hood vents above fryer and flat top grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jun 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 21146452

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dishwasher area. Observed 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

33-19-4

Detail 21146454

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around dumpster pad. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21146453

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler .

Feb 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 20869132

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook in grill area put on gloves no Handwashing. Stopped cook and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. The cook removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 20869130

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap will not dispense because battery is dead. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20869127

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed jewelry on food preparation employee. Manager had the employee remove jewelry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20869129

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20869131

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20869128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food warming box soiled with food on bottom of unit by sandwich make station. Observed soiled vent over flat top grill in back kitchen area. Warning

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 20738347

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Operator explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20738348

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired.

16-23-4

Detail 20738346

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup on in side dish machine.

13-07-4

Detail 20738349

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with Jewelry.

36-22-4

Detail 20738343

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on dish room floor.

33-15-4

Detail 20738345

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside dumpster lid broken. Manager will call and have them replace he dumpster. Corrective Action Taken

33-19-4

Detail 20738350

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20738344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed warming box on make station soiled on bottom of warming box and door.