Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 has been inspected 22 times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN ICE CHUTE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
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Sep 26, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 21, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, RACKS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, WEAR AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH GRAYISH AND BLACKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Sep 18, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE SERVING LINE AT THE FRONT AND THE MOBILE ORDER FOOD LINE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COMPARTMENTS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER ONLY WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHWARE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 51-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS GUACAMOLE, 5 TOMATO SALSA, 6 POUNDS CHEESE, 3 POUNDS SOUR CREAM, & 10 POUNDS OF SHREDDED LETTUCE, 5 POUNDS MEDIUM AND HOT SALSA ($100). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERTURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH 1 FUNCTIONAL HAND WASHING SINK. OTHER HAND WASHING SINK FOR HOT LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND NOT FUNCTIONING. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF HAND WASHING STATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 9, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION POSTED AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, CHICKEN 149*F, BEANS 156.4*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO WHITE CUTTING BOARDS A RUSTY ORANGE/BROWN COLOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN,FRYER DOOR, COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BELOW COUNTER HOT HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 27, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES WHILE TOUCHING UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESE, AND LETTUCE) AND TOUCH NON FOOD ITEMS(HANDLES OF UTENSILS AND A MARKER), THEN RETURN TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE AND CONTINUE TO USE THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. GLOVE USE IS REQUIRED WHEN TOUCHING UNCOVERED FOODS, WHEN THE TASK IS CHANGED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AND A NEW PAIR MUST BE USED BEFORE TOUCHING MORE UNCOVERED FOODS OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Mar 24, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: WHITE BEANS-131.6, BEANS-128.7F, CHICKEN-130.3F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-46.9F & 48.8F, PULLED PORK-133.2F. ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED.MUST DOCUMENT TEMPERATURES ON PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF REFRIGERATION AND PREPPED IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH TIME FRAME ALLOWED TO GET BACK DOWN TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Nov 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THEY MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THIS ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER GREASE DISPOSAL-DOES NOT HAVE A GREASE BOX OR RECEPTACLE FOR GREASE. MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON SITE OR VALID WASTE GREASE REMOVAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 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#2768 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#2768 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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