Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 20 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed brown rice stored in hot holding unit @ 119F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding of food products @ 135F and above. COS / PIC disposed
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside hot holding units @ grill station. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors throughout cook line / underneath prep sink and storage racks and behind cooking equipment. Remove equipment and clean with frequency to prevent harborage
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice hot holding at 109-119f. pic removed and replaced product. retest temp 142f. Advised pic to monitor proper temp for cold and hot holding products.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a bird flying around inside of establishment. Remove and provide documentation to confirm proper removal.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice hot holding at 109-119f. pic removed and replaced product. retest temp 142f. Advised pic to monitor proper temp for cold and hot holding products.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a bird flying around inside of establishment. Remove and provide documentation to confirm proper removal.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted Low temp dish machine in the kitchen out of order. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted Low temp dish machine in the kitchen out of order. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored next to Ready to eat food items. Provide segragation tp prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted out of hand washing soap in the mens restroom. Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted 3 bay sink procedures not followed. Retrain staff to Wash-Rinse-Sanitize
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff not rinsing the utensils. Retrain staff to Wash-Rinse-Sanitize
590.004/4-603.16-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted personal clothing stored in contact with single use items in the dry storage. Discontinue COS by the PIC
590.006/6-501.110-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted Low temp dish machine in the kitchen out of order. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing proper signage for prohibiting animals. PIC corrected and posted signage on the door.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed delivery driver approach area with no barrier between service line with exposed foods and public area. Install and post employees only signage. 2-103.11 and 590.002(D) 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;
590.003/3-307.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
86
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water and food debri on floors under warewashing sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes blocking rear egress. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes on floor in back area coats observed hanging on water lines. Provide lockers for employee belongings.
590.006/6-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water heater on back wall appears to have a slow leak. Make all necessary repairs. Hot water in business is at above 110F as is required.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling with peeling paint at seam above reach in coolers. Remove peeling paint. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Floor fan at cookline with exposed wires. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling with peeling paint at seam above reach in coolers. Remove peeling paint. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water heater on back wall appears to have a slow leak. Make all necessary repairs. Hot water in business is at above 110F as is required.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes on floor in back area coats observed hanging on water lines. Provide lockers for employee belongings.
590.006/6-305.11-C
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw onion stored below raw meats. Person in charge corrected. No visable contamination observed. Observed person in charge remove onions and wash prior to using for service.
590.003/3-302.11-P
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three 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 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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 six times per year on average.
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