NOV 5
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
EAT. 99/100
291 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed
Passed all 23 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
19 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 122024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN MAIN GRILL LINE AREA WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT OR DRINK WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT CANNOT RESULT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LIKE (GRILL, STOVE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCURSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA AND DRY FOOD/SINGLE-SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA (HOT/COLD). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN RECEPTACLE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED WALL BASE IN REAR PREA AREA BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PREVENT HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST.
MAR 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods. ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sanitizer Test strips on site for Low temp dish washing machine (chlorine sanitizer) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation7-38-005. by the end of inspection manager obtained Cl test strip.
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MAY 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods. ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
MAY 202021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SEAL AROUND THE PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP TO WALL HAS LOOSE FITTING (OPENING AROUND PIPE). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHTFITTING AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
JAN 262018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL PANEL CORNER COVER DAMAGED/LOOSE FROM WALL PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REATTACH CORNER COVER TO WALL PANELS.
MAR 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE THE CLOSET AREA TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS AND DISCARD ANY RUBBISH ITEMS.
MAR 42015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA BY GRILL AND AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED, MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS BEING MET.
OCT 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED VOIDS IN THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT VOIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 17
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED VOIDS IN THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT VOIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED CONDIMENT PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SALSAS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 48.3F, SALSAS AT 48.2F, CHEESE AT 51.2F, AND GUACAMOLE AT 51.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
NOV 192012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 19
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER COUNTER MUST BE RE-DONE TO PREVENT WATER SEEPING UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AREA UNDER THE SODA STATION IN NOT SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE (SOME CRACKED TILES), MUST FIX & KEEP FREE FROM SYRUP/WATER SPILLS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME WALL SECTION ABOVE THE SODA STATION MUST BE FREE OF DUST. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
OCT 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 121 F AND 131 F- COOKED BEANS AND COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS REHEATED TO 165 F AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063348 17.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNPLUGGED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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