Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 22 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chipotle Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Insulation covering around cold lines in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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Aug 4, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE ICE MACHINES ICE CUBE GUIDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA/ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt build up on drain cover in floor under customer soda fountain (inside lower cabinet). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLAN
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Jan 5, 2015
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 REGROUT THE FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCE FOOD BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE VENTS IN THE OFFICE AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WATER FILTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT WATERS PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
2 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 CUSTOMER AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECSSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES(I.E., TWO LARGE PLASTIC RICE CONTAINERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANIZITIZE UNDER SHELVES UNDER GRILL STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3COMP SINK AND AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SUCH AS BACKPACKS AND BOOK BAGS SHOULD BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND BETTER ORGANIZED.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE COOK'S LINE & OPENING AROUND THE FIRE SPRINKLER BY THE HANDSINK, MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE, MUST FIX.
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Feb 15, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SECTIONS OF THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK, PREP SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED & MAINTAINED. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY WALLS ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY SHELVES).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Aug 26, 2010
Reinspection
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. MUST FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 17, 2010
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: 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. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & BULLETIN BOARD AT PICK-UP WINDOW; 7-ON WALL & CEILING BY MOP SINK; 5-ON WALL AROUND REAR DOOR BY DISHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE SOURCE & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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 FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. ANY WALL/CEILING AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLIES MUST BE SANITIZED & MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED IN PLASTIC TO ELIMINATE BREEDING OF PESTS.
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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 Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven 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 roughly once per year on average.
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