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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #5737
12731 ALBEMARLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28227
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111637
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 23, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMay 15, 2026
Score history
May 15, 2026Higher is betterOct 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 23, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf- Observed small waste bin blocking hand sink adjacent to the cookline. -CDI- Waste bin moved.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf- Observed small sanitizer bottle hanging off the external lip of the hand sink closest to the prep area adjacent to the cook line. -CDI- Bottle removed.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P-
Observed stored thermometers with soil and food residue present on the food contact surface portion of the thermometers. EHS and PIC discussed the process of cleaning and sanitizing thermometers prior to storage. -CDI- Thermometers were cleaned and sanitized prior to re-storing.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil.
Observed 1 soiled sanitizer bucket beneath the hand sink near the prep area. -CDI- Sanitizer bucket was changed without EHS intervention.
Ensure sanitizer buckets are maintained clean and free of debris.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Observed wet stacked metal pans on the clean dish rack in the ware washing area. Ensure that all dish ware is properly air dried prior to being stacked together.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Observed food debris and residue present in the bottoms of several pieces of holding equipment throughout the facility. Ensure that non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained as clean.
May 15, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P observed hot holding temps in tops of chicken, pork and rice to be hot holding under 135F. CDI- placed on temporary TPHC
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed cut romaine and leafy spinach cold held above 41F. CDI- temporary tphc
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pre-wash spray nozzle leaking.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #5737” or State ID 20600111637). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.