Delaware (statewide), DE

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1447 - Dover

1141 North Dupont Highway Suite 1

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #1447 - Dover last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Dec 23, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #1447 - Dover ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Sep 28, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 5-302.16Other

Official Wording

Hose, Construction and Identification

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 5-502.11Other

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 6-202.12Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 17, 2026

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114Chemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 5-302.16Other

Official Wording

Hose, Construction and Identification

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 5-502.11Other

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 6-202.12Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 3, 2026

Violations recorded

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 25, 2025

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 23, 2024

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils