MAR 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
BEAT. 48/100
6 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 27 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
27
19 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
JUN 142023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 DEAD ROACH NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER CLOSE TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGER CLEANED WHILE ON SITE.
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.
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APR 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 282019FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 112016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE MOP SINK IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MHUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 9
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 32014FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2014
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
MAY 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
JAN 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 62011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 6
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 112011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2011
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING SPRAY NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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 62010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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