Chipotle Mexican Grill #42
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 27, 2025. 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.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Chipotle Mexican Grill #42'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
Aug 27, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMAILE BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ANY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOMS.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING/EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Nov 28, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 2, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW HIRING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK GOES ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR SO WATER DOES NOT FLOW ONTO FLOOR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE UNIT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM KEEP AREA DRY,
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Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: ENTERING THE DISH ROOM AREA OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP ON FLOOR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(ONE AT THE TIME). STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. TWO DAYS GIVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVING TRAY LINE WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING PREP TABLE AS SHE WAITED FOR THE OTHER EMPLOYEE FINISHING PUTTING FOOD ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER,WHEN SHE GOT THE PLATE SHE CONTINUE TO ADD ON CONDIMENT INCLUDED SHREDDED CHEESE WHICH SHE PICK-UP WITH THE SAME GLOVED HANDS,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHICH HE IS THE START OF LINE ,WITH GLOVED HANDS TURNED HIS GLOVED HANDS TO WIPE UNDER HIS NOSE(OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DOING IT FEW TIMES). ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PICKED UP SOMETHING FROM FLOOR THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE,THAN WIPED THE THERMOMETER WITH HIS HAND AND TOOK FOOD TEMPERATURE COOKING ON GRILL. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. PRESENTLY MANAGER RESOLVED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THRAY LINE NOT DISCARDED ACCORDING TO DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF COOKED ASADA MEAT WITH PREPARATION DATES(1-27-20) AND DISCARDING DATE OF(1-29-20). FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: 48.5F TO 56.2F 54LBS OF GUACAMOLE, AT $135.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 48LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $135.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING AT ENTRANCE TO FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE MEALS ARE CONSUME IN DESIGNATED AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/ RESEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SOUTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLES IN CEILING TILES ABOVE 4-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DINING AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISH DETERGENT USED IN DISH WASHING COMPARTMENT OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH SOILED CUTTING BOARD THAT FOOD HANDLER JUST USED HAD SPRAYED WATER ON IT AND SUBMERGED INTO SANITIZING SOLUTION AND THEN USED AGAIN TO CUT MEATS ON.MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULITUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOWER BROKEN WET WALL BASE AND FOOD DEBRI UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND KEEP AREA DRY .MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN PANS,POTS,FOOD CONTAINERS WMUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICALS ROOM TO HAVE EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 27, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #1493848 DATED 8/20/14. #29- CAULKING ALONG THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY THE SILICON/CAULK AND RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT),AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE WINDOW,ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE SHELVINGS. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395382 DATED 1/10/14. #32-Caulking along the womens wahroom wash bowl sink and exposed hand sink, worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain. #35-Ventilation in men's washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain. #41-Clutter inside the small closet inside the mens washroom. instructed to organize,elevate all items off the floor. Discard unnecessary items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage. citation issued serious 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE WINDOW,ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE SHELVINGS .CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulking along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink, womens wahroom wash bowl sink and exposed hand sink, worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation in both washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Clutter inside the small closet inside the mens washroom. instructed to organize,elevate all items off the floor. Discard unnecessary items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASH AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE STORED IN THE FRONT LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 43.1-45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $31. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Oct 7, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS COOKED RICE AND 2LBS COOKED CHICKEN COOLED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DESIGNATED FOR DONATION TO A SHELTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RICE RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48F TO 52.3F. CHICKEN FROM 50.1F TO 54.6F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF COOKED FOODS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-16-10 #250983 NOT CORRECTED.#30-BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #42?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #42.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #42's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 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 #42 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 #42 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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