Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 36 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 25 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK NEXT TO TORTILLA TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY TO PREVENT PESTS. OBSERVED UTILITY SINK DISORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPORT BEAMS FOR CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM FAILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.
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Sep 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS REPORT: 3/24/2025 INSPECTION #2614350 WITH CORRECT BY DATE OF 6/24/25. "LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE COMMODITY." STILL NOT LABELED, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY TO PREVENT PESTS. OBSERVED UTILITY SINK DISORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPORT BEAMS FOR CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM FAILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK NEXT TO TORTILLA TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM FAUCET SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO COORECT AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR LONG HAIR THATS EITHER IN LONG PONY OR BRAIDED. HAIR IS STILL FLOWING AND IN NEED OF RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CHEMICAL SYSTEM ATTACHED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANINGTO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 28, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL DUST PANS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND INVERT TO DRY BEFORE USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING AND FOOD PREP AEAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DISH ROOM WALL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK. IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OFFICE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF WATER REMOVAL. FLOORS ARE KEPT WITH STANDING WATER AFTER MOPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL USED CARDBOARD BOXES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN .
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVEERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL USED CARDBOARD BOXES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN .
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Mar 23, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SERVING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (173.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SYRUP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE IN DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 158.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDWASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
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95
Feb 4, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS ALONG DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING WATER TO DRAIN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BEHIND FRONT LINE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT, IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND ICE MACHINE, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOWER DOOR FRAME ON REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(RUSTED). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR FRAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: : 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN RIGHT STALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN ALL STALLS OF WOMEN WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.12(A)(8) OBSERVED MULTI-USE COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COVER OFF FLOOR, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 3, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45.1F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 8 OUNCES AND $20 OF CHICKEN. ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN RIGHT STALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN ALL STALLS OF WOMEN WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.12(A)(8) OBSERVED MULTI-USE COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COVER OFF FLOOR, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COOKING AREA PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 31, 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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 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: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR MIDDLE EXPOSED SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CARNITAS 106.5F, SOFRITAS(TOFU) 115.F, CHICKEN 120.4F, AND BEEF 121.3F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR MIDDLE EXPOSED SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR MIDDLE STRIP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 14, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING IN THE GRILL AREA.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE
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Jun 23, 2014
Complaint
3 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 PREP KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION ( FAILED COMPLIANCE REPORT SUMMARY),DATED 5/13/2014 FROM REPORT 1496019 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 B
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,COOKED PORK,BEANS,RICE,TACOS,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE.MUST INVERT FOR STORAGE.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.ALSO METAL LONG STEM THERMOMETER.
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Jan 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE BAG-N-BOX SODA LINES STICKY REAR STORAGE .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE CEILING TILE IN DISH AREA.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ALSO CLEAN FLOOR FRONT GRILL AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE 4 COMP. SINK. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ALSO REMOVE/ RESEAL.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 9, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED STEAK 99.1F-104.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H73131. COURT DATE 7-14-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Dec 11, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2010
Complaint
4 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. REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN COOKING AND SERVING AREAS
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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. CLEAN BETWEEN STEAM TABLES IN FRONT SERVING AREA (FOOD DEBRIS).
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR DOOR. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 11, 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. REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN COOKING AND SERVING AREAS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR DOOR. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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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 Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 25 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 four violations 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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