Chipotle Mexican Grill
A4622 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17307
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: approved plumbing connections
Inspector's notes
*Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd* Observed the faucet at the three compartment sink with constant dripping at the time of inspection. Also observed the AVB leaking when turned on at the mop sink. 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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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 5, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: provided Maricopa County handout for plumbing connections at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the prep sink by the rice cooker with constant dripping at the time of inspection. Also observed the handwashing sink in the back disconnected at the base and leaking onto the floor. 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. PIC has a work order in for the handwashing sink and is putting one in for the prep sink faucet. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Addl Notes: Observed chemical dispenser downstream of AVB under pressure at the time of inspection connected to the chemical dispenser by the mop sink. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Instructed PIC to unscrew the hose downstream of AVB when not in use at the mop sink and three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive repeat violation.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: ice machine cleaning frequency, mechanical dishwasher is not dispensing proper sanitizer levels and establishment had been using three-comp sink to sanitize food contact surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dispenser downstream of AVB under pressure at the time of inspection on the chemicals by the mop sink and the three-compartment sink. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Instructed PIC to unscrew the hose downstream of AVB when not in use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines
May 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in hot box in back of house container of cooked brown rice at 95*F, as measured internally with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, rice had been in the unit for 30 minutes. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC chose to discard improperly hot held rice and increased temperature of hot box. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Jan 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed AVB to be leaking when water is turned off. A plumber should be called out to ensure that there aren't any issues which could lead to backflow. The ice scooper is stored on the wall where it could be bumped into, if possible move the scooper to a holder with a lid or store in the ice ensuring that the handle remains out of the ice. The current spot could result in contamination from hair or food.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked steak in tray of hot holding unit to be between 110- 120*F , an employee informed me that the steak had been pulled off the grill fifteen minutes earlier and was about to be cut up. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC put steak back on the grill ,all TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed standing water near mop sink. : Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Joshua Love
2023
Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Signer: Joshua Love
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 →