Chipotle Mexican Grill

254-65 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY 11362
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Chipotle Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jun 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
64
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chipotle Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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 roughly once per year on average.