Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 39 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 21, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER AND LEAKING OUT OF GREASE BIN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. POT OF GREASE, TRASH, METAL PIPES). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF FOOD LIQUID ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND OIL CONTAINERS.REMOVE DEBRIS AND EXCESS DRY/WET LEAVES ON CEMENT GROUND,TO MIMIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Aug 5, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET(HOT WATER HANDLE) AT HANDWASHING SINK AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE SWING DOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE,REPAIR ISSUE
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Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. WE OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NECK TURNED TO THE LEFT AND SAID SINK FILLED WITH CLEAN POT,CONTAINERS,LIDS ETC..MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS AND PUT THEM INSIDE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND ENCLOSED CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OILY FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS SUCH AS AVOCADO SHELLS AND PITS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE WASTE RECEPTACLES ALONG WITH OTHER EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS, WASTE, AND DEBRIS FROM THE GARBAGE CORRAL GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE AND UPPER ICE SURFACES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME, SANITIZE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETER OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER INACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE A WIRE ICE SCOOP HOLDER ON WALL NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER/AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE SCOOP FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO WAREWASHING AREA AT EAST SITE AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE A WIRE ICE SCOOP HOLDER ON WALL NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER/AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE SCOOP FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR -
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Jul 13, 2018
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IMEDIATLY ADJACENT TO WAREWASHING AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
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Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1955527 DATED2/27/2017 VIOLATION #38 FAUCET/HANDLEUNITS LOOSE AT ONE OF WASHROOM SINKS AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO SECURE UNITS BETTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN THE DINEING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE ROOF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GRILL/RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL NEXT TO MANAGERS OFFICE NOT PROPER AFFIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CEILING PANEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS GREASY UNDER HOOD AT HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET/HANDLE UNITS LOOSE AT A ONE OF WASHROOM SINKS AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE UNITS BETTER.EACH RESTROOM HAS TWO SINKS.
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Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS OPEN WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED INSIDE AND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. SPACE AROUND DUMPSTERS ARE CLUTTERED WITH GARBAGE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP IF DUMPSTERS ROUTINELY OVERFLOW. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. I/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON PIPE NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE TANKS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, USE OF FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 122.7F TO 125.6F ON TOP THE SERVING TABLE READY TO BE PLACED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.ALSO FOUND PULLED BARBACOA BEEF IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 114.6F TO 116.7F STORED ON TABLE THE SAME PREP TABLE.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUE 12.97 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed front exposed hand sink by the flat grill used also for"eye station".Sink has water handles,hot and cold running water are provided at said sink.Instructed to remove unit from said exposed hand sink and install another sink for eye station.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Leaking water pipe under the exposed hand sink by the swing doors.Instructed to repair
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Aug 13, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed front exposed hand sink by the flat grill used also for"eye station".Sink has water handles,hot and cold running water are provided at said sink.Instructed to remove unit from said exposed hand sink and install another sink for eye station.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Leaking water pipe under the exposed hand sink by the swing doors.Instructed to repair
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Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON TOP THE JUICE /CHIPS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MOUNTED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND SWING DOOR NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING / BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN UNDER THE WEST SHELF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND FOUR BURNER,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE FRUITS AND VEGATABLES ARE PREPARED IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-15,REPORT#1482601 2015 #19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE CONTAINER BY THE WALL IS DENTED AND LIDS ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINER SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.GARBAGE CONTAINER AND LID NOT REPLACES CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON TOP THE JUICE /CHIPS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MOUNTED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND SWING DOOR NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING / BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN UNDER THE WEST SHELF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND FOUR BURNER,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE FRUITS AND VEGATABLES ARE PREPARED IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILD FRESH TOMATOES SALSA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE CONTAINER OF DICED FRESH TOMATOES WITH CILANTRO,ONIONS,SPICES ETC.STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SOUTH WALL, AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.2F;ONE CONTAINER OF THE SAME PRODUCT AT TRAY LINE BEEN SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46.7F,ANOTHER CONTAINER OF THE SAME FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL AT TEMP OF 46.5F. POUNDS 16,VALUE 16.COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GROUND WITH A LOT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS.DIRTY FOOD GLOVES ON GROUND,MASHED FOOD ENCRUSTED WITH ICE ON GROUND,A LOT OF BROKEN DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.A GRAY INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE AND NO LID PROVIDED WAS LEFT BY THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE ALLEY. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA IS FILLED WITH SNOW,SO THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN ALLEY.ALSO GARBAGE CONTAINER BY THE WALL IS DENTED AND LIDS ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINER.OBSERVED OUTSIDE A PILE OF COOKED WHITE RICE ON CEMENT GROUND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL AREAS CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON TOP THE JUICE /CHIPS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MOUNTED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND SWING DOOR NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING / BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN UNDER THE WEST SHELF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND FOUR BURNER,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE FRUITS AND VEGATABLES ARE PREPARED IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Mar 31, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE ON FLOORS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. MOREOVER, LIDS WIDE OPEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE BEHIND TOOL SHED THAT MUST BE REMOVED/STORE PROPERLY.(OLD SHELVING UNITS,ETC.)
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Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN FROM ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,PIECES MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE PANEL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.
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Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED LID OF THE FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER BROKEN FROM HINGES AND SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID,THE OTHER GARBAGE CONTAINER LID NOT CLOSED,RELEASED TO SIDE OF CONTAINER; NO GARBAGE INSIDE HOWEVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS DIRTY,FOUL ODORS AND NUMEROUS FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN FROM ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,PIECES MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE PANEL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.
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May 30, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR IN SMALL COOLER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE DOOR TO A TIGHT FIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER
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May 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PULLED BEEF AT TEMP OF 124.4F TO 129.5F; DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 129F TO 130.2F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT STEAM TABLE, FRONT LINE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROXIAMATE POUNDS 4, VALUE $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED, RAT DROPPINGS ARE ON CEMENT FLOOR,ON SHELVES ON TOP BOXES AND BY THE COOKING POTS AND PANS.THE SHED IS IN POOR CONDITION,CEILING BROKEN,AND SHED DOORS ARE BROKEN, NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOFED. SHED IN QUESTION WAS TAGGED ON 10-5-12,REPORT #1106345 ON RE INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENT /INSECT PROOF THE SHED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR IN SMALL COOLER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE DOOR TO A TIGHT FIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Oct 5, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-12, REPORT #1106345. #18-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED FILLED WITH STORED FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,TO EAT IN AND TO TAKE OUT FOOD, PLASTIC CUPS ETC,EAST PANEL BROKEN AND DOORS NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED(GAPS OF 2" OR MORE),NOT ABLE TO CHECK COMPLETELY THE STORAGE DUE TO TOO CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED IF FOOD CONTAINERS/UTENSILS/SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED INSIDE, THE SHED DOOR MUST BE INSECT/ RODENT PROOF AND THE EAST PANEL MUST BE REPAIRED. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,NO PROOF OF WORK ODER NOR INVOICE OF PURCHASE OF NEW SHED OR MATERIAL TO FIX THE SHED. TAGGED SHED " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UPON MY REQUEST FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE SHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY/PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51.5 TO 52F; THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 52F. POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: 2 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 61.6F TO 64.2F; DICED TOMATOES WITH ONION, CILANTRO AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS AT TEMP OF 51.6F;TWO KIND OF SAUCE (RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.8F TO 57F;2 CONTAINERS OF CUT LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 60F TO 66.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED OF MENTIONED PRODUCTS NOR PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 16,VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED FILLED WITH STORED FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,TO EAT IN AND TO TAKE OUT FOOD, PLASTIC CUPS ETC,EAST PANEL BROKEN AND DOORS NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED(GAPS OF 2" OR MORE),NOT ABLE TO CHECK COMPLETELY THE STORAGE DUE TO TOO CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED IF FOOD CONTAINERS/UTENSILS/SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED INSIDE, THE SHED DOOR MUST BE INSECT/ RODENT PROOF AND THE EAST PANEL MUST BE REPAIRED. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED,ALSO NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Jun 29, 2011
Routine
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTERY WITH OPENING OF 1 1/2" UDNER,NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MGR. TO HAVE ABOVE DOOR PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO PERSON (MGR.) WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND BE AVAILABE ON FACILITY WHEN FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,ETC. ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ON DUTY ( MR JOHN LUTGEN) ONLY HAS STATE CERTIFICATE FROM 2-22-11,AND SHOULD HAVE HAD HIS CITY OF CHICAGO ON PREMISES BY NOW AFTER 12wks.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTER SHELVES STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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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. INSTRUCTED REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER 3COMP.SINK,AND UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH DINKS AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON UNDER GROUND GREASE TRAP OUTSIDE BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,TO PREVENT RODENT ACCESS TO GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. I.E. BEANS, RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 63805-15 COURT DATE 10.14.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
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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. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONDIMENTS IN SELF SERVICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT AND SOUTHEAST SIDE DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION FROM SPLASHING UNDER SINK ON TO FLOOR.
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. above violation still remaining.
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Apr 2, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items in walk in cooler not dated, must date and label all food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, storage racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors behind ice machine, under storage racks, and by hot water heater not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damage ceiling tiles, tracks in rear kitchen areas shall be replaced/repair.walls in prep areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas,rear kichen areas, and storage areas no clean, need detailed cleaning.broken light shield in walk in cooler shal be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 39 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 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 two violations 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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