Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 31 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT RESTRAINING HAIR EFFECTIVELY.(HAIR HANGING DOWN FROM SIDES).MUST RESTRAIN APPROPRIATELY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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May 6, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 30, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID FRONT DOORS SWEEPS.
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Feb 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED 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 BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS WHILE DINING IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Oct 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 29, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE GARBAGE AND LITTER FROM THIS AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2222831 9/24/18 NOT CORRECTED #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DERBIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER CRATES ALONG EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Sep 24, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 6, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT O THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH SODA DISPENSOR IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Aug 22, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER LOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot hold/display unit: 1lb of White rice 129.4f ($5 ); 1/4lb of brown rice @ 133.9F ($2); and 1/4lbs of barbacoa @ 133.7F ($5). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed must keep all hot foods @ 140F or above (and cold foods @ 40F or below). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dec 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
4 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 EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENING SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
4 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 ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSE HAND SINK BY THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BLUBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
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Apr 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. MUST MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOOD PRODUCT STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE DUSTY,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
4 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. MUST CLEAN SODA DSIPENSING MACHINE AT BASE WHERE LIQUID IS DISPENSED TO REMOVE STICKY BUILD-UP.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR OF RESTAURANT.
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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 REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jul 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED,FOUND NO CONSUMMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST RE-CAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3COMP SINK,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AT REAR ABOVE MOP SINK AREA.
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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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Nov 15, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS ON TABLES IN DINING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER CUSTOMERS.
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Aug 3, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENTS AND CASH REGISTER ABOVE OPEN FOOD DISPLAY SERVING AREA IN REAR FOOD PERP AREA TO A NON-FOOD HANDLING OR NON-FOOD HOLDING AREA.
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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. MUST ELEVATE ALL CLEANED UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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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