Chipotle Mexican Grill

21172 S Ellsworth Loop Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 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 one violation each.

By comparison, the average Queen Creek facility scores 95, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee tying their shoe, then proceeding to putting on gloves for food prep tasks. Observed employee drying hands on apron, and touching hair/hat, then proceeding to walkin to grab ready to eat containers of chicken for the line. Talked to manager about hand washing and had employees immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee going from touching dirty dishes before dishwasher, to putting away clean dishes without washing their hands. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee getting water in a large pan from the back hand sink to add to the hot holding machine. Talked to staff about refilling policy. Ensure that hand sinks are only meant for handwashing. Manager said employees will now use the food sink instead

5-205.11

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 pans of white rice at 125*F. in hot holding box on cook line. Rice had been in box for about 2 hours. Had PIC remove rice and reheat to 165*F and return to hot box to hold at correct hot holding temperature of 135*F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

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 three times per year on average.

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