Chipotle Mexican Grill
Strong record across 32 inspections — minor issues only
2025-12-29 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-12-30 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-03-12 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND WET SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING AND SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2023-09-13 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-26 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-01-05 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2021-03-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY INTEIOR WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-06-18 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-14 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2018-10-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED INSULATION COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2018-03-19 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2017-07-24 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-18 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-12-13 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning ▾
No violations found.
2016-02-17 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/provided.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2015-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-09-21 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575510 DATED 9/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO C...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
2015-09-14 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE TOUCHING FOOD WHILE SERVING, RECEIVING AND TOUCHING MONEY, MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER WIPING COUNTER WITH WASH CLOTHS, ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. WHEN SHE FINALLY CHANGES HER GLOVES SHE STILL DOES NOT...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VI...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, AVOCADO, BEANS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CERTIFIED FOO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2015-01-23 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STORAGE BOXES AND RUGS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE HOT WATER ROOM.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR.
2014-09-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 35-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED IN DINING AREA AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH AND SYRUP ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED. 7-38-012.
2013-12-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE ENTIRE L-SHAPED FOOD SERVICE SERVING LINE. SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE TALLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ALL OF THE BOXES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
2013-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE MOPSINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
2013-08-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND ON THE HANGING MENUS ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/19/2013.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE MOPSINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST RECAULK WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. FOUND CAULKING IN POOR CONDITION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
2012-08-16 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
2012-08-09 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREA AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
2012-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, RICE, ETC.)MANAGER ON DUTY (PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ-ANAYA)COULD NOT PRODUCE PROOF THAT SHE WAS ENROLLED IN THE SANITATIO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS FROM REAR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
2011-10-11 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON THE BACK OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2010-11-29 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST SWEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2010-04-09 Pass Consultation ▾
No violations found.
2010-04-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-04-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LARGE OPENING CRACKS AT THE BOTTOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND OF DUMPSTERS SURROUNDINGS, OPE...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS
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