CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

6 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 3 critical violations noted.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LEAKING FROM RIGHT SIDE BASE ONTO FLOOR CREATING A PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ICE MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN CATERING AREA OF FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN CATERING AREA OF FRONT PREP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH EASTSIDE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH EASTSIDE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN SMALL AREA NEXT COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN SMALL AREA NEXT TO COOKLINE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/12/2024 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/12/2024 REPRINTED AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

JUN 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP UNDER SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP UNDER SERVING LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JUN 14

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 DEAD ROACH NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER CLOSE TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGER CLEANED WHILE ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

NOV 14

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 26

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 15

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 15

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 5

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 28

2019

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

DEC 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

dust build-up noted on insulation inside walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

SEP 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 29

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FAX LINE SALSA REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAR 11

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND AT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FAX LINE SALSA REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

JAN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE MOP SINK IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MHUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 3

2014

FAIL 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 51F FOR COLD AND 125F TO 131F FOR HOT HOLDING BEING OFFERED FOR SALE:- SHREDDED PORK 125.3F,CHICKEN 115.5, SHREDDED BEEF 127.0F,BEEF 131.5F, AVOCADO ((IN DIFFERENT CONTAINERS) 46.2F,45.0F,44.1F),CUT LETTUCE 51.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 19LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $66.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE WHILE WEARING GLOVES DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES, CLEANED SURROUNDINGS AT THE FOOD SERVICE LINE AND WITHOUT STILL CHANGING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO SERVE FOOD WITH THEIR HANDS WHILE WEARING SAMES GLOVES (NO SERVING SPOONS OR TONGUES USED FOR SERVING)TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES, PERFORMING OTHER TASK OR USE SERVING SPOONS TO SERVE AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE MEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AT THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 70 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE REAR,ABOVE PREP TABLE,AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AT THE DINING AREA AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

MAY 21

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING DRIPPINGS OVER FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

JAN 20

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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. MISSING INSULATION AT COOLING UINT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA. REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE.

JUN 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 11

2011

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #381222 ON 1/5/11 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01- Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING SPRAY NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK AT 143F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 6

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. Must replace or repair damaged prep cooler door rubber gasket.

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 at interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food build up inside floor drains at prep and dishwash area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Observed burned out light bulbs above mop sink. Instructed manager to replace with working light bulbs also must provide and install light cover inside walk in cooler.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-compartment sink faucet and 3-compartment sink right side compartment pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain plumbing.

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