Chipotle
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
90
Score
Chipotle has been inspected 28 times since 2013. Chipotle was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Chipotle's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK AND TOUCHING SIDE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN PROTECTED MANNER AND MAINTAIN
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90
May 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 22, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE.
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90
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2456333 ON 11/6/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) - 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2456333 ON 11/6/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) - 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY: FROM INSPECTION ON 5/5/22, REPORT #2555344 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2456333 ON 11/6/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) - 2-102.13 :INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO PROOF OF TRAINING WAS PRESENTED FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER; MUST OBTAIN & MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2456333 ON 11/6/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) - 2-102.13 :INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO PROOF OF TRAINING WAS PRESENTED FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER; MUST OBTAIN & MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BROWN & WHITE RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Nov 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT OVER THE RICE COOKER AND FRYER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR BY THE 4 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDER COOKED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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May 8, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, REAR OFFICE, CUSTOMER DINING, AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 27, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACITICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT BY TWO EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PUT A APRON ON AND TIED IT UP AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED PANS OF FOOD IN HOT HOLDING CABINET AND PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD TO BE PREPPED AND A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS POURING COOKED RICE INTO A PAN AND A FEW GRAINS FEEL ON TO CUTTING BOARD AND SHE PICKED THEM UP WITH HER BARE HANDS AND PUT INTO PAN OF RICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND EMPLOYEES WASHED HANDS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH / PREP AREA.
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Aug 1, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FLAT BED GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT VARIOUS AREAS, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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May 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FLAT BED GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT VARIOUS AREAS, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
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Dec 19, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING OFF THE WIRE ICE SCOOP HOLDING RACK AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE TUBING CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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May 9, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING LINE: CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK AT 117.5F AND CONTAINER OF COOKED BARBOCOA AT 122.4F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STAINING AND DISCOLORATION ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BINS OF OVERFLOWING, EXPOSED GARBAGE IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STAINING AND DISCOLORATION ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ICE SCOOP FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE, STEAMER/FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH COUNTER ACROSS FROM SERVICE LINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, POP/BEER COOLER INTERIOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS AND NUMEROUS PUDDLES OF WATER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, STAINS ANE SPLATTERS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO ADJUST PRESSURE OF WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. WHEN WASHING HANDS WATER SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS, KEEPING THESE AREAS CONSTANTLY WET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA OF BUSINESS CLEAN FREE OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Aug 31, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIDS LEFT OPEN, BIRDS INSIDE THE RECEPTACLES, AND TRASH ON THE GROUND INSIDE THE CORRAL. GROUND AREA MUT BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED CLEAN, AND LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON ALL RECEPTACLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, TACOS, SALADS, BURRITOS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ICE SCOOP FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE, STEANER/FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH COUNTER ACROSS FROM SERVICE LINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, POP/BEER COOLER INTERIOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS AND NUMEROUS PUDDLES OF WATER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, STAINS ANE SPLATTERS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO ADJUST PRESSURE OF WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. WHEN WASHING HANDS WATER SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS, KEEPING THESE AREAS CONSTANTLY WET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ENTIRE OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA OF BUSINESS CLEAN FREE OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Aug 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 63LBS OF GUACAMOLE, CHEESE,SOUR CREAM AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-57.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS RESTING ON WALLS,CEILINGS,ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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May 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PORK CARNITAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 119-130 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER AREAS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP AREA NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMER AREA (SEE ATTACHED PICTURES). MUST SEPARATE AREA FROM CUSTOMER AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING SWINGING DOORS TO SEPARATE AREA OR SOME OTHER FORM OF SEPARATION. VIOLATION DISCUSSED WITH OFFICE STAFF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chipotle.
Has Chipotle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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