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Chipotle Mexican Grill

B

8099 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03130

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed more than 5 metal pans with build-up and burnt food, stored as clean, on the racks by the dish machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed presoak. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Jan 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed routinely checking plumbing fixtures and floor sinks with person-in-charge (PIC) to verify all air gaps are maintained at 1 inch. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Keightlyn Willie

Mar 20, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection for a Class 4 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Jason L. by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No items for correction. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 14, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Brant T. by appointment. The establishment was closed and not operating at time of inspection. Please ensure following items are addressed by the completion of the project: 1) Provide a semi-gloss paint finish to the restroom walls. Observed an egg shell finish. At the final construction, ensure hot water measuring 120' F minimum is provided to the plumbing system and all refrigerators are on and measuring at 41' F or below. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted without superintendent not present. An inspection was scheduled for 03/12/2024. The project is approximately 95% complete. Please ensure following items are addressed by the completion of the project: 1) Disable the manual switches on the air curtain device. The unit must turn on automatically when the drive-thru window opens. 2) Wrap the horizontal run of condensate in the walk-in cooler with insulation and waterproof tape. 3) Provide a semi-gloss paint finish to the restroom walls. Observed an egg shell finish. 4) Finish installing the weather stripping around the back exterior door. At the final construction, ensure hot water measuring 120' F minimum is provided to the plumbing system and all refrigerators are on and measuring at 41' F or below. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Plumbing inspection for a Class 3 10+ E&D permit was conducted with superintendent Brant T. by appointment. The project is approximately 75% complete. Please ensure following items are addressed by the completion of the project: 1) Provide hose bib vacuum breakers to the chemical dispenser faucet connections. 2) Wrap the horizontal run of condensate in the walk-in cooler with insulation and waterproof tape. 3) Caulk the gaps between the wall paneling at the soda fountain beverage station. Reviewed floor sink locations and sink fixtures locations at time of inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Nov 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 11/20/2023. This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***

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 →

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