CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
1166 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
22 of 31 inspections passed, 6 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
DEC 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OCT 192023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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 62023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 182022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 182021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS & WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 82020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAR 212018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 162018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 92017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FACIAL HAIR (MUSTACHES AND BEARDS) WITHOUT WEARING PROPER FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE OF REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.
DEC 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND KNIFES AT FRONT PREP STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED(HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES
MAR 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES
MAR 132015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 62015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY,STAINED AND UNEVEN SURFACE ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 42014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
OCT 272014FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JAN 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.
JAN 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FEB 82011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 12010PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUT SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL BEHIND HALF WALL IN BASEMENT.
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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