Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 24 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chipotle Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF BIN IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ICE MACHINE ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING HANDS, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN STEADY WATER FLOW,IT SLOWLY DIMINISHING DURING HAND WASHING,AT DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING GROUTH AT FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. WATER BETWEEN TILES. REPAIR ISSUE
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Mar 21, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE TAKE OUT REACH IN COOLER AND DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 POUNDS COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 123.0F AT STEAM TABLE AND 5POUNDS TOFU/SOFRITAF AT 115.6F AT STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. VALUE AT 15 DOLLARS OF FOOD.
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Jan 16, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
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: 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 MOP BUCKET NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Apr 11, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM FLOOR.
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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 Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” 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 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 around two times per year on average.
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