Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
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Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 32 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
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
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND WET SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING AND SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY INTEIOR WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED INSULATION COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 24, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Sep 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575510 DATED 9/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING TODAY NOTED OVER 100 FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- NOTED OVER 7 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT SITTING AREA, OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP/SERVING LINE AND CEILING OF SITTING AREA, OVER 9 FLYING INSECTS ON MENU BOARD, OVER 14 FLYING INSECTS AT REAR PREP AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON HALL WAY BY THE DRY STORAGE AND MOB SINK,6 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SODA SYRUP BOXES AND OVER 3 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT THE SMALL SITTING AREA. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 14, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE TOUCHING FOOD WHILE SERVING, RECEIVING AND TOUCHING MONEY, MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER WIPING COUNTER WITH WASH CLOTHS, ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. WHEN SHE FINALLY CHANGES HER GLOVES SHE STILL DOES NOT WASH HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER WASH HANDS. CITATIONS ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, AVOCADO, BEANS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE BOXES AND RUGS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE HOT WATER ROOM.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Sep 23, 2014
Complaint
2 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 35-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED IN DINING AREA AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH AND SYRUP ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE ENTIRE L-SHAPED FOOD SERVICE SERVING LINE. SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE TALLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ALL OF THE BOXES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE MOPSINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
5 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND ON THE HANGING MENUS ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/19/2013.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE MOPSINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. FOUND CAULKING IN POOR CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Aug 9, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 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: FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREA AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, RICE, ETC.)MANAGER ON DUTY (PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ-ANAYA)COULD NOT PRODUCE PROOF THAT SHE WAS ENROLLED IN THE SANITATION COURSE OR HAD TAKEN THE CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT)ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON THE BACK OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST SWEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 9, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LARGE OPENING CRACKS AT THE BOTTOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND OF DUMPSTERS SURROUNDINGS, OPEN LIDS, GARBAGE BAGS STICKING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUMPSTER WITH NO HOLES WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS, KEEP DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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