Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN FOOD CONTAINER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH STAIRWELL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TORTILLA CHIPS AND STORE FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND STORY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, LINENS, AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERFIEID FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 7, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at front service line too short, customer reaching over glass shield and talking over open food containers. Instructed manager to provide adequate food shield ( adding a horizontal shelf or extend vertically) that prevent customers saliva from contaminating food
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Jul 30, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at front service line too short, customer reaching over glass shield and talking over open food containers. Instructed manager to provide adequate food shield ( adding a horizontal shelf or extend vertically) that prevent customers saliva from contaminating food.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMEN LEFT HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, TO PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed missing coving along left side of floor and wall junction in attic dry storage area. Observed loose coving and gaps along floor and wall junction in employee closet, adjacent to restrooms in dining area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain 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: Observed dirt and debris in all light shields, located in dish washing area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed 1 cracked light shield located in dish washing area, directly above utility sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished ceiling and plastered walls throughout employee closet, adjacent to restrooms in dining area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and debris in attic dry storage room, broken glass, light fixtures and customer seating chairs, due to building construction. Instructed manager to clean area, remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches, to prevent rodent harborage. Maintain at all times.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt build up on floors in employee locker closet near bathrooms. Must detail clean this area. Found gap between the walls and the floor in the employee locker room. Must provide coving around the entire area where walls meet floor to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found items stored directly on the floor in the upstairs dry storage area. Found employee items stored on the floor in the employee closet near the bathrooms. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must keep area neat and clean. Must maintain same.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE TO GO WINDOW AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6.5LBS OF SALSA IN THE PREP COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED 5.12LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AND 1LB OF COOKED BLACK BEANS IN THE REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND USE LEFT WASH BOWL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR BULK RICE.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK AT 127.4F, BEANS AT 123.4F, TOFU AT 132.2f AND RICE AT 109F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS AND VALUE TO BE 25LBS AND $50.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT REHEATING FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE AND HOLDING HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT SIDE WASH BOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE WORKING RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, OPERATING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT HANDSINK IN LADIES RESTROOM IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER AS WELL AS THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. THERE IS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH SAID SINKS.THERE IS ALSO NO HOT WATER AT THE OTHER FUNCTIONING HANDSINKS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT 2DR COOLER NEXT TO 1COMP PREP SINK 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 AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA AND HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/07/11
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/07/11
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Jun 7, 2011
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. THE AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING STATIONS HAVE A DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE GREY PLASTIC ENTRY POINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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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. AN EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE PROTEIN CUTTING STATION WAS NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS, MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
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. All stocks must be elevated off the floors.
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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 Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” 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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