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Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272

109 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 has been inspected six times since 2022. Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INDOOR DUMPSTER AREA WALLS/FLOOR WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO CEILING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DUMPSTER AREA ROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DUMPSTER AREA ROOM.
56
86
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARNE ASADA HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 130 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS CARNITAS ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
21
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; 1 POUND CHICKEN AL PASTOR AT 120.3, 1.5 POUND SHREDDED PORK AT 120.1, 1.5 POUND DICED SEASONED CHICKEN 123.6 HOT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, IN FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOOD VALUED AT $75.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
21
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SODA SPILLS ON STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Nov 9, 2022
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 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 #4272 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill #4272 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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