PlateScore

Chipotle Mexican Grill

815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15376

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice bucket standing upright next to ice machine. Informed PIC that ice buckets should be hung upside down to prevent contamination of ice bucket. PIC had moved ice bucket to 3 comp sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Mar 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee place tongs being used to cook chicken in disposal chute on grill while grilling chicken. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. PIC placed tongs in a bucket to be washed at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Oct 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in a quat concentration less than 150 ppm. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizer concentration. Upon further inspection, the quat dispenser at the three-compartment is outputting less than 150 ppm. Informed PIC that they will need to hand dose quat or chlorine bleach into the buckets and test using the respective test strips to ensure that the cloths are sitting in an approved concentration. All wet wiping cloths were stored in proper concentrations at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no cold water available at the mop sink when the handle is turned. PIC stated that they are currently working on getting the water fixed. Informed PIC that the sink must be supplied with cold water prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 15, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) leaking at the mop sink faucet. Informed PIC that the AVB needs to be looked at by a certified backflow specialist or plumber and brought back into good repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 20, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.PIC informed that the hot holding unit for the to go orders is not functioning properly, so they are now using time as a public health control for those items.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed brown gel-like organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which prevents the accumulation of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Nov 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the atmospheric vacuum breaker AVB) at the mop sink to be leaking. Informed PIC that it should not be leaking and to have it serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is functioning properly. Observed the pipes for the spray nozzle at the front prep sink next to the flat top, leaking a heavy steady stream of water where the base meets the countertop. Water is draining onto the floor underneath and behind equipment. Informed PIC that the spray nozzle pipes need to be brought back into good repair. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Aug 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Griffin-facility manager on duty.

2023

Nov 20, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Griffin Vondy

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →