Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430's latest score of 100 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
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVER FLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND SOUTH WALL FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF) 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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Sep 24, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2549214 DATED 2/1/22; 58 - 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 1, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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90
Nov 20, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF) 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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Dec 17, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 2 OUT OF 2 RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ( USED FOR CLEANING PRODUCE, ETC.) LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 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 #3430 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #3430 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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