Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected 16 times since 2022. Chipotle Mexican Grill was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “covering receptacles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple CO2 tanks not properly secured. Provide proper storage for the CO2 tanks.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen certificate posted. Please post allergen certificate. No chokesafe posted. Post Chokesafe certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 12/25. Contact licensed hood company and update hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
May 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Gap at bottom of drywall where it meets the floor behind water heater. Seal to be coved baseboard. Remove damaged wall board.
590.006/6-201.13-C
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be old mice droppings near water heater. Clean and sanitize. Provide updated pest report upon revisit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Gap at bottom of drywall where it meets the floor behind water heater. Seal to be coved baseboard. Remove damaged wall board.
590.006/6-201.13-C
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil being stored in plastic containers. Provide rodent proof receptable for grease storage.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters open. Maintain closed. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-501.113-C
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture on floor under pipe next to grease trap. Clean and dry floor. Repair as needed to aoivd moisture attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No barrier/gate between food service hot line near front counter. Install. Post employees only signage. Observed door dash driver in close proximity to food preparation area. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pans and equipment being stored in unfinished sprinkler pipe utility room. Relocate to protected areas.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement vault under sidewalk with steel barrells out of use equipment and debris. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No barrier/gate between food service hot line near front counter. Install. Post employees only signage. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pans and equipment being stored in unfinished sprinkler pipe utility room. Relocate to protected areas.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine is inoperable. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at the three compartment sink. Quats @ 200PPM.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement vault under sidewalk with steel barrells out of use equipment and debris. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: dumpster area/move dumpsters and clean grounds under/around and behind clean grounds at rear door/remove evidence of dead rat/provide detailed extermination report. provide better method of moving dumpsters for easy cleaning
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is voluntarily closed from sprinkler break in neighboring building. Power loss for 6 hours on Sunday 2.5.23 per PIC. Flood in dining room per PIC. Upon arrivial area has been cleaned and sanitized. Ensure Building Department approves of fire suppression system working properly before reopening.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling damaged from sprikler break and in basment loading dock area and upstairs hallway. Repair and replace ceiling.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under chemical shelfing in basement. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris garbage food waste etc on ground area under and around dumpsters Dumpsters not covered Upon re-inspection Dumpsters observed overflowing not covered. PIC stating trash pick up did not come today. Spoke to Field leader Rocio Hernandez by telephone. Field leader stating trash pick will be by the end of business today Spoke with Principal Health Inspector Robert Murad A 24 hour extension has been provided.
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large dead rat at dumpster area - Provide an extermination to include the back dumpster area prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris garbage food waste etc on ground area under and around dumpsters Dumpsters not covered
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Facuet broken in upstair bathroom
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster are heavily soiled with foods etc waste - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters in disrepair - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No lids on both dumpsters - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.113-C
86
May 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese 50 F Removed from unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No lids on both dumpsters - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster are heavily soiled with foods etc waste - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters in disrepair - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.13-C
74
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No lids on both dumpsters - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.113-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters in disrepair - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster are heavily soiled with foods etc waste - Outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “covering receptacles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chipotle Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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