Chipotle
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Chipotle has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN BEYOND FILTERS: GREASE BUILD-UP/SOME ASH. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 9, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANTIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. NO TCS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREPARATION TABLE WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMEPRATURES OF GUACAMOLE (50.3F), TOMATOES (48.0) AND LETTUCE(50.5) AT ONLINE ORDER PREP STATION AND GUACAMOLE (52.1F, 48.7F) AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $50.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 170.1F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM THE REPORT ON 7/19/18 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD THE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 5/22/17. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1978442 DATED 12/20/16 POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 20, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE, AND DUST BUILD UP ON INTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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95
Dec 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE/PIPES PROPERLY INTO DRAIN FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
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Jul 17, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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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