CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
230 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
13 of 21 inspections passed, 1 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 292025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained from utensils surface. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
SEP 302024FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SMALL FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, 2 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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AUG 232022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON FAUCET NECK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE
MAR 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON INSPECTION,OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN MULTIPLE SINKS, ( IE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK, ETC 79.0F - 90.0F, HOT WATER NOW RESTORED ON PREMISES . TEMPERATURE NOW 127.9F,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF ( 44.9F) GUACAMOLE ON FOOD PREP LINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX 2-LBS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING COOKED STEAK ON PREP FOOD LINE FOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 115.8F THAT HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETELY RE-HEATED TO 165F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REHEAT STEAK PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND FOOD,( FRESH CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSOR IN FOOD PAN PARTIALLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND FROM ANY CONDENSATION FROM COOLERS DRIPPING ON TO FOOD. APPROX 15-LBS/$12.00 OF LETTUCE WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,-CDI. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
APR 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROX 7 LBS OF GUACAMOLE IN PREP LINE COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI.TOTAL COST APPROX $15.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FLOOR AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL BOX AREA NEAR 1-COMP SINK,FRONT LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK ,MOP SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR.
DEC 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY HALF A POUND OF WHITE RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 103F INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 140F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 140F APPROXIMATE VALUE $15.00 MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. CDI.
MUST PROVIDE A SCOOPER WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP CHIPS FROM THE BOX. FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL PREP CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
DEC 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND TWO LARGE WHITE PLASTCI CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE NOT LABELED.
MUST REPAIR URINAL STALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. URINAL IS VERY SLOW TO DRAIN/FLUSH. PLEASE NOTE TOILET STALL IN SAME RESTROOM IS WORKING/FLUSHING PROPERLY.
JAN 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
MUST REPAINT ALL OF THE RUSTY EDGES OF THE GREASE TRAP LID IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
MAY 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, STEAK AND RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 125.9F-129.9 F DEGREES IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT OF PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 10LBS, AND VALUE $71.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEPERATURES OF 140F DEGREES OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT SHARED MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 112013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JAN 142013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPLACE GRIMMY AND BLACK CAULKING WHERE WALLBASE MEETS 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
MAR 142011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND GRILL AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
JUL 212010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix cooler door gasket at cook's line (does not seal tight).
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