Chipotle Mexican Grill
Strong record across 32 inspections — minor issues only
2025-10-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED UNLABELED LARGE WHITE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOXES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS, A STORAGE AREA FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
2024-09-05 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND TOPS.
2024-04-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA
2023-08-29 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2023-02-14 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 1 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
2022-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEI...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2021-03-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED INSULATION TAPE AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2020-04-03 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-11-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
2018-04-12 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2017-05-18 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-01-26 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO GASKET AND TAPE ON THE DOOR TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.
2016-01-19 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area, serving areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shield in walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2015-12-18 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
2015-11-10 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
2015-07-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
2015-07-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND AND ON THE HANGING MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RING OUT THE MOPS AND STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
2015-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH IN COOLER USED FOR HOLDING MEATS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF ON STEAMTABLE AT 119.F,AND FOUND APPROX 2LBS RAW BEEF INSIDE REACH IN COOLER USED FOR MEATS AT 45.8F COST APPROX $40.00 FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE RICE,CHIKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
2015-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE-BLACK BEANS AT 104.8F,AND PINTO BEANS AT 119.8F ON FOOD LINE THAT WAS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPROX 30LBS AT COST APPROX $25.00.MU...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT DUST PAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
2014-10-08 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2014-08-22 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF TIGHLY AT FRONT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WRAR.
2014-05-12 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2013-12-02 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
2013-09-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE 9/26/2013. FOUND 15 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS AND LOWER TABLE SHELVING. DID FIND MORE THAN 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
DUTING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED. PLEASE SEE BELOW: Monday, March 18, 2013 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 1DR REACH REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE 15 DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THE SODA LINES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE INTERIOR CABINET AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING SODA LINE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED AT THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET. THERE IS ALSO A LEAKY WATER LINE AT SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING CLEAN WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET WATER TANK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR URINAL STALL INSIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR. THE TOILET IN THE SAME AREA IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.
2013-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. HOT HOLDING STATION WAS IMPROPERLY SET-UP. THE STAINLESS STEEL PANS HOLDING FOODS ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE HOT WATER UNDERNEATH. FOUND 2...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.
2012-12-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH THE HOT WATER TANK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
2011-12-01 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES HOLDER STORED ON HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, MU...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK IN DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK CLEAN.
2011-07-01 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning ▾
No violations found.
2011-04-01 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKING OIL STORED UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FOR HANDS WASHING AREA.
2010-10-04 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
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. LOOSE CAULKING INSIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
2010-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED BEEF (BARBACOA) HELD AT 112.4F AT SERVICE LINE STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $24.00 .
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FAILED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM LAST REPORT NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.
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