Chipotle
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
Chipotle appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2014. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL DRIP BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 1, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.(OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES BY MOP SINK AREAS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL DRIP BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans stored too close to ice buckets, instructed to keep away
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL IN AN EXPOSED RACK WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED, NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL FOUR OF THE ENTRANCE/EXIT REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AREA NEAR AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL IN AN EXPOSED RACK WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED, NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL FOUR OF THE ENTRANCE/EXIT REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL DINING TABLES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 2, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOPE BEING STORED IN A RACK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR BREAK/ STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR EMPLOYEE BRAKE ROOM/DRY STORAGE ROOM.BUT CLEAN OR PAINT.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE TOO CLUTTERED NOT ORGANIZE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND PAPER GOODS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE BRAKE ROOM MUST ORGANIZE .
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO NEW IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Mar 12, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND VARIOUS PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 18, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA UNDER PREP COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 9, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTERS, TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MISSING IN 2DR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 2, 2014
License
7 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: EXTERIOR SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING AT TOP ALONG SIDE OF DOOR WITH WOOD BOARD REPLACING MISSING MULLION, AND WOOD PANELS AT BOTTOM ON BOTH SIDES OF DOOR REPLACING GLASS TO BE INSTALLED LATER WITH ADDED THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST RODENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTERS, TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS COVING ALONG WALLBASE. MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER TABLES WHERE NECESSARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL OPENINGS INTO WALL AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS/PEST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MISSING IN 2DR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN UNITS WHERE NOT PROVIDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four 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 two violations 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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