Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2020
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Score
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected 16 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill is from Apr 9, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Apr 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 POUNDS OF DICED TOMATOES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE PRODUCTS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINATIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED AT SAID AREA DUE TO OTHER HANDWASHING SINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR THAT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS(CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE) -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER(BACK AREA),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR COOLERS,ALSO EXCESS WATER INSIDE REACH=IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING LINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR KNOWN THE LOCATION-
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, CHOPPED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY# 2130158, FROM 1/9/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 9, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 2, 2018
Routine
8 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 REAR SIDE SOUTH EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATE ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST 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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BURRITOS, BEEF, PORK CARNITAS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR OUT SIDE. DISCARD CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR OUT SIDE. DISCARD CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. ALSO, TORN SEAT COVERS ON BAR STOOLS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH PRODUCE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND GROUT THE SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
6 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MOPSINK AREA,ON WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE,IN MEN'S TOILETROOM AND IN OFFICE. EXCESSIVE DEBRI AND BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA MACHINE.ALSO REAR DINING ROOM DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP IN BOTH CORNERS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTERT 1/12/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND GROUT THE SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL OF MOPSINK IN NEED OF CAULKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT AREA.
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING AND SANITIZING USING A BIG POT THAT WAS INSERTED TO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT HOLD WATER BEACUSE THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THERE IS NO WATER COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. NO MORE WASTE WATER COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. LID OF THE TWO DUMPSTER RIGHT AND LEFT WITH A GAP APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1353550 ,DATED 7/9/13 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS- POTS ,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA ,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE SODA ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2013
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 PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON OUTDOOR PATIO WALKWAY.
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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 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN VARIOUS COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2010
Complaint
6 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. FOUND LINE COOLER AT 59F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM AT 53.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS CUT CORN AT 55.3F, 10LBS CUT TOMATO AT 53.2F, 1 GL. SALSA AT 50.3F, 5 LBS SOUR CREAM AT 53.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.
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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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STORED ITEMS ALONG REAR WALKWAY EXIT TO GARBAGE AREA AND ENTRANCE WAY FOR DELIVERIES. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR WALK WAY AND STORE ALL OTHERS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALSO FOUND EXIT DOOR FROM OFFICE AT REAR PREP AREA EXITING TO OUTDOOR SIDEWALK NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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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. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE MOP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN BRICKS ON GROUND OF OUTDOOR SIDEWALK PATIO WITH OPEN/EXPOSED DIRT. MUST REPAIR BRICKS AND MAKE CLEANABLE.
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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. LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.
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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 9, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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