Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 30 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALSA 45.5F, GUACAMOLE 44.7F, PICO DE GAO 45.7F, LETTUCE 50.1F/53F, CHEESE 46.7F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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May 31, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS HOLDING SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND DISHWARE IS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR STORAGE ENTRANCE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Dec 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 2, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN PREP, DISH, AND BOILER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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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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Nov 17, 2020
Complaint
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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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE, BEANS, PORK CARNITAS, CHICKEN STEAK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2268563 ON 02/26/19. VIOLATION #58 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT#2268563 DATED ON 02/26/19 GAVE TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELLVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIME TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GRIME ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK CAULKING WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE WALL. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEAD INSECTS ON THE WALLS AORUND THE MIRROR AND AT THE HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL WALLS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH LONG BEARDS. MUST USE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE FOOD PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM,GUACAMOLE,CORN AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 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 INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE 46.0F-50.0F,SOUR CREAM 44.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER,ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PORK CARNITAS HELD ON STEAMTABLE AT 111.0F-115F DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ACRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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May 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
2 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: NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND BOXES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Aug 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
2 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND DINING ROOM. 22 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD RICE NOT LABELED.
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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 MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jan 31, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GAURD TOO SHORT ALLOWING CUSTOMERS MOUTH OVER OPEN FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GAURD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF CUT LEMONS (FOR SELF-SERVICE) MUST HAVE LIDS/COVERS.
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Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CONTAINERS OF CUT LEMONS (FOR SELF-SERVICE), MUST HAVE ADEQUATE LIDS/COVERS. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING UNIT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/SLIME. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Mar 31, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Jul 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK IN COOLER AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST WALK IN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE A WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES FOR PREP AREA,CUSTOMER USE AND FOR WASHROOMS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. MUST FINISH INSTALLING PARTITIONS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR FOOD PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON SODA DISPENSER LINES.
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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 THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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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 Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five 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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