Chipotle Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Chipotle Mexican Grill 31 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 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 two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGH OF THE OFFICE JUST BEFORE ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE WALL TILE COMING LOOSE FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER WALL COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL JUST LEFT OF THE FLAT TOP IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Dec 4, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS OVERFILLED. EMPLOYEE HAS FLATTENED THE GARBAGE IN ALL DUMPSTER CONTAINERS WHICH ALLOWS THE LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-803.11: OBSERVED WET DITRY LINENS/APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA. SOILED LINENS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN A CONTAINER AND AWAY FROM SINGLE USE-ARTICLES.
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Oct 19, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET DITRY LINENS/APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA. SOILED LINENS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN A CONTAINER AND AWAY FROM SINGLE USE-ARTICLES.
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Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL RESTROOMS ON SITE CLOSED DUE TO BACKUP. FACILITY HAS CLOSED OFF RESTROOMS TO THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE USE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT RESTROOMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOWS LEFT WIDE OPEN IN DINING AREA WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER IN THE FACILITY. EXTERIOR DOORS/WINDOWS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Apr 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS & WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO CLOSE WHILE IN USE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS IF KEPT OUTSIDE THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Mar 21, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FACIAL HAIR (MUSTACHES AND BEARDS) WITHOUT WEARING PROPER FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE OF REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON PREP TABLE. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 119.1F-120.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND KNIFES AT FRONT PREP STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED(HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Complaint
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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES
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Mar 20, 2015
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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES
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Mar 13, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501460 DATED 11/4/2014 NOT CORRECTED: #34) MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 6, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501460 DATED 11/4/2014 NOT CORRECTED: #34) MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY,STAINED AND UNEVEN SURFACE ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 44.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW AND SO THAT THE GARBAGE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jan 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.
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Jan 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM UNDER SUCH PIPES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MIISING THERMOMETER FROM PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Mar 11, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 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. REPLACE THE MISSING HALF LID ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER. REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
5 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 CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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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. MUT SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL BEHIND HALF WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM BEHIND HALF WALL IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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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 Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 31 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 two 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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