OCT 30
2025
PASS · 0 violations
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
235 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 5
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 15
2024
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Insulation covering around cold lines in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.
AUG 4
2023
PASS 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
DEC 8
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 1
2022
FAIL 1 violation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE ICE MACHINES ICE CUBE GUIDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-005. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 12
2021
PASS · 0 violations
APR 23
2020
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 15
2019
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA/ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
APR 6
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 24
2017
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found excessive dirt build up on drain cover in floor under customer soda fountain (inside lower cabinet). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FEB 26
2016
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 3
2016
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLAN
JAN 5
2015
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCE FOOD BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE VENTS IN THE OFFICE AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WATER FILTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT WATERS PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
MAR 24
2014
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECSSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 7
2013
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES(I.E., TWO LARGE PLASTIC RICE CONTAINERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL STATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANIZITIZE UNDER SHELVES UNDER GRILL STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3COMP SINK AND AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SUCH AS BACKPACKS AND BOOK BAGS SHOULD BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND BETTER ORGANIZED.
AUG 7
2012
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE COOK'S LINE & OPENING AROUND THE FIRE SPRINKLER BY THE HANDSINK, MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE, MUST FIX.
FEB 15
2012
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SECTIONS OF THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK, PREP SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY WALLS ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
NOV 4
2011
PASS 2 violations
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY SHELVES).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
FEB 4
2011
PASS 2 violations
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
AUG 26
2010
PASS 1 violation
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 FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 17
2010
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & BULLETIN BOARD AT PICK-UP WINDOW; 7-ON WALL & CEILING BY MOP SINK; 5-ON WALL AROUND REAR DOOR BY DISHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE SOURCE & CONTACT P.C.O.
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 FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY WALL/CEILING AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLIES MUST BE SANITIZED & MAINTAINED.
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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED IN PLASTIC TO ELIMINATE BREEDING OF PESTS.
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