Chipotle Mexican Grill

40-37 82 Street, Queens, NY 11373
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Chipotle Mexican Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited one time.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Chipotle Mexican Grill squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
74
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.