CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

2743 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISH AREA HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT UTILITY SPRAYING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 5

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 23

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 10:50 A.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP AND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

MAY 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 10

2021

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/10/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WITHOUT A FACE MASK ON WHILE WAITING IN LINE FOR THEIR FOOD AND PAYING AT THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

MAR 10

2020

PASS · 0 violations

APR 4

2019

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLES ON BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT OVER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 29

2018

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed the men's washroom toilet not working: when toilet is flushed it does not dispose of water (only toilet in men's washroom that serves both customers and employees). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.

MAR 20

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

APR 28

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OCT 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 110.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be provided/replaced.

OCT 16

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

MAR 11

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW AND LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAR LEFT BASE OF SINK STOPPER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.

OCT 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE, RESTRICT STORING ON PREP COUNTER TABLE TOPS,

MAY 25

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

SEP 19

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, RICE, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.

MAY 11

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT COOKING AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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.FOUND LOOSE PEELING CAULK OVER PREP SINK MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT MANUAL LEVER STOPPER FAR LEFT BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.

AUG 23

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 REDUCE THE LENGHT OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE IN 3COMP.SINK

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND FLOORS DUMPSTER AREA WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-NECESSARY CLUTTERS AT REAR EXIST TO THE ALLEY,AND IN HOT WATER ROOM.

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