CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

291 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5

2025

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 26

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 12

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN RECEPTACLE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

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 20

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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 9

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 4

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

JAN 26

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 2

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

DEC 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 4

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FRONT STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED, MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS BEING MET.

OCT 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 13

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

NOV 19

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OCT 19

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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