Chipotle Mexican Grill
Strong record across 23 inspections — minor issues only
2025-08-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
2024-08-01 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2024-02-14 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE.
2023-08-02 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open employees drink cup left on prep table, Instructed to keep away or bottles with a cap.
2022-03-10 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2021-09-08 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-08-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 WASHROOMS AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA .FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIO...
2020-01-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-01-10 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WASHROOMS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.030(C). CITATION I...
2019-01-15 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE (RINSE) COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PASS WITH CONDITIONS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2071517 DATED 7/27/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2017-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, GUACAMOLE, STEAK, BEANS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2017-01-11 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-05-20 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-08-26 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2013-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2LBS OF CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN AT 58F ABOVE A DEEPER PAN ON TOP OF A COUNTER TOP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
2013-09-27 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR.
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.
2013-03-12 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABLE LARGE WHITE BIN CONTAINING WHEAT RICE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.CAULKING IS DAMAGED AND WORN.
2012-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCH HER HAIR, SCRATCH HER NECK AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS, CHEESE, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAG...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PICK UP DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
2011-10-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER.
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 NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2010-09-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. UPPER ICE PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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