Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Chipotle Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN MAIN GRILL LINE AREA WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT OR DRINK WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT CANNOT RESULT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LIKE (GRILL, STOVE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCURSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA AND DRY FOOD/SINGLE-SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA (HOT/COLD). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN RECEPTACLE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED WALL BASE IN REAR PREA AREA BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PREVENT HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST.
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer Test strips on site for Low temp dish washing machine (chlorine sanitizer) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation7-38-005. by the end of inspection manager obtained Cl test strip.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods. ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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May 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods. ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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May 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEAL AROUND THE PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP TO WALL HAS LOOSE FITTING (OPENING AROUND PIPE). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANEL CORNER COVER DAMAGED/LOOSE FROM WALL PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REATTACH CORNER COVER TO WALL PANELS.
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Jan 26, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE THE CLOSET AREA TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS AND DISCARD ANY RUBBISH ITEMS.
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Dec 24, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA BY GRILL AND AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED, MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS BEING MET.
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Oct 30, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOIDS IN THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT VOIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOIDS IN THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT VOIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED CONDIMENT PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SALSAS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 48.3F, SALSAS AT 48.2F, CHEESE AT 51.2F, AND GUACAMOLE AT 51.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Nov 19, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 19, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER COUNTER MUST BE RE-DONE TO PREVENT WATER SEEPING UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA UNDER THE SODA STATION IN NOT SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE (SOME CRACKED TILES), MUST FIX & KEEP FREE FROM SYRUP/WATER SPILLS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME WALL SECTION ABOVE THE SODA STATION MUST BE FREE OF DUST. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Oct 22, 2010
Routine
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 121 F AND 131 F- COOKED BEANS AND COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS REHEATED TO 165 F AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063348 17.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNPLUGGED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 5, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three 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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