Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Chipotle Mexican Grill has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Apr 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD SERVING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER: SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F( FRONT SERVING COLD UNIT);SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46.9F(INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER); GUACAMOLE AT FRONT SERVING LINE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50F; GUACAMOLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 47.6F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. CHEESE 14.5POUNDS,VALUE 39; GUACAMOLE POUND 10,VALUE 48 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: BEARED RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WRAPS AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE CABINE OF SELF SERVE SODA UNIT. REMOVE/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS BOTTOM PART .REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2018
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 ON DISH SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN LETTUCE PREPARATION AND DISH DRYING RACK. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 2, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT.
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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: MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM CORNER OF REAR PREP, BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVING.
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Mar 24, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 2, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SMALL 2 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT STATION (UNDER SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON THE CHOPPING MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO THE FLATTOP COOKING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2014
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: NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT REDENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BLACK BEANS,CHICKEN BURRITOS, TACOS SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUID-UP.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE)
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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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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSING CHUTE AT 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 FLOORS AT MAIN SERVICE LINE AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST DRY WET FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE CABINETS.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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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 Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two 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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