Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill has 32 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Chipotle Mexican Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS, A STORAGE AREA FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED LARGE WHITE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Sep 5, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND TOPS.
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Apr 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA
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Aug 29, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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May 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ANOTHER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE FROM ANOTHER STORE WITH A PICTURE OF HIS CERTICATE AT ABOUT 2:30 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED INSULATION TAPE AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 12, 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 BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 18, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO GASKET AND TAPE ON THE DOOR TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 19, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, in state of disrepair, 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), rear kitchen storage shelving 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 in kitchen prep area, serving areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shield in walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
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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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Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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 CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
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Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
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Jul 31, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
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Jul 23, 2015
Complaint
3 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND AND ON THE HANGING MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RING OUT THE MOPS AND STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Mar 12, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER USED FOR HOLDING MEATS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF ON STEAMTABLE AT 119.F,AND FOUND APPROX 2LBS RAW BEEF INSIDE REACH IN COOLER USED FOR MEATS AT 45.8F COST APPROX $40.00 FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER,COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE RICE,CHIKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE-BLACK BEANS AT 104.8F,AND PINTO BEANS AT 119.8F ON FOOD LINE THAT WAS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPROX 30LBS AT COST APPROX $25.00.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT DUST PAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Oct 8, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF TIGHLY AT FRONT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WRAR.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 2, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Sep 27, 2013
Complaint
8 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 FOUND EVIDENCE THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE 9/26/2013. FOUND 15 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS AND LOWER TABLE SHELVING. DID FIND MORE THAN 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WALLS AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA AND WALLS ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/4/2013. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DUTING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED. PLEASE SEE BELOW: Monday, March 18, 2013 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 1DR REACH REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE 15 DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
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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 PEST BREEDING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THE SODA LINES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE INTERIOR CABINET AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING SODA LINE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED AT THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET. THERE IS ALSO A LEAKY WATER LINE AT SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING CLEAN WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET WATER TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR URINAL STALL INSIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR. THE TOILET IN THE SAME AREA IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. HOT HOLDING STATION WAS IMPROPERLY SET-UP. THE STAINLESS STEEL PANS HOLDING FOODS ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE HOT WATER UNDERNEATH. FOUND 2 LBS OF BEEF AT 130.1F, 2LBS. OF SHREDDED BEEF AT 123.9F AND 3LBS OF BLACK BEANS AT 130.4F APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $25.00 MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED. HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 140F AND ABOVE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H000083346 17
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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 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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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 FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Dec 1, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. KNIVES HOLDER STORED ON HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, MUST STORE AWAY IN A CLEAN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK IN DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK CLEAN.
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Jul 1, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKING OIL STORED UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FOR HANDS WASHING AREA.
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Oct 4, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. LOOSE CAULKING INSIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED BEEF (BARBACOA) HELD AT 112.4F AT SERVICE LINE STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $24.00 .
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FAILED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM LAST REPORT NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.
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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 21, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight 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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