Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 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 zero violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chipotle Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 1, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open employees drink cup left on prep table, Instructed to keep away or bottles with a cap.
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Mar 10, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 WASHROOMS AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA .FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WASHROOMS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 15, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE (RINSE) COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PASS WITH CONDITIONS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2071517 DATED 7/27/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, GUACAMOLE, STEAK, BEANS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2LBS OF CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN AT 58F ABOVE A DEEPER PAN ON TOP OF A COUNTER TOP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CDI. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $8.00
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Sep 27, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABLE LARGE WHITE BIN CONTAINING WHEAT RICE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS 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 RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.CAULKING IS DAMAGED AND WORN.
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Oct 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCH HER HAIR, SCRATCH HER NECK AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS, CHEESE, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS AND EDUCATE THEM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY/HAIR, USING THE TOILET, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
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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 INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PICK UP DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 27, 2010
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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. UPPER ICE PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 zero 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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