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Chipotle Mexican Grill

525 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
100/100

Strong record across 24 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
24
21 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-25
Pass Rate
88%
1 failure
Score
100/100
EAT
20 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-25
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN FOOD CONTAINER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH STAIRWELL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TORTILLA CHIPS AND STORE FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH STAIRWELLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND STORY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, LINENS, AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAI...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERFIEID FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND...

2025-04-07 Pass Complaint
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Sneeze guard at front service line too short, customer reaching over glass shield and talking over open food containers. Instructed manager to provide adequate food shield ( adding a horizontal shelf or extend vertically) that prevent customers saliv...

2024-07-30 Pass Complaint
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Sneeze guard at front service line too short, customer reaching over glass shield and talking over open food containers. Instructed manager to provide adequate food shield ( adding a horizontal shelf or extend vertically) that prevent customers saliv...

2024-03-05 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-03-10 Pass Complaint
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

2022-01-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-11-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE WOMEN LEFT HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-25 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

2019-03-07 Pass Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST SEAL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, TO PREVENT WATER LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-01-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing coving along left side of floor and wall junction in attic dry storage area. Observed loose coving and gaps along floor and wall junction in employee closet, adjacent to restrooms in dining area. Instructed manager to provide. Mai...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris in all light shields, located in dish washing area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed 1 cracked light shield located in dish washing area, directly above utility sink. Instructed manager ...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed clutter and debris in attic dry storage room, broken glass, light fixtures and customer seating chairs, due to building construction. Instructed manager to clean area, remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches, to prev...

2017-06-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

Found excessive dirt build up on floors in employee locker closet near bathrooms. Must detail clean this area. Found gap between the walls and the floor in the employee locker room. Must provide coving around the entire area where walls meet floor ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found items stored directly on the floor in the upstairs dry storage area. Found employee items stored on the floor in the employee closet near the bathrooms. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must keep area neat and clean. Mu...

2016-10-27 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-02-22 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-01-28 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2015-12-24 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE TO GO WINDOW AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6.5LBS OF SALSA IN THE PREP COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED 5.12LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AND 1LB OF COOKED BLACK BEANS IN THE REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118 DEGREES F...

2014-12-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND USE LEFT WASH BOWL.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR BULK RICE.

2014-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK AT 127.4F, BEANS AT 123.4F, TOFU AT 132.2f AND RICE AT 109F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS AND VALUE TO BE 25LBS AND $50.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND REVIEWED WITH ...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEFT SIDE WASH BOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE WORKING RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, OPERATING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

2013-06-07 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2012-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED RIGHT HANDSINK IN LADIES RESTROOM IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER AS WELL AS THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. THERE IS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH SAID SINKS.THERE IS ALSO NO HOT WATER AT THE OTHER FUNCTIONING HANDSINKS IN BOTH REST...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKET AT 2DR COOLER NEXT TO 1COMP PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA AND HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2011-08-22 Pass Short Form Fire-Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/07/11

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/07/11

2011-06-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

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. THE AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING STATIONS HAVE A DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE GREY PLASTIC ENTRY POINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN SANI...

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. AN EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE PROTEIN CUTTING STATION WAS NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS, MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON A HAIR RESTRAINT...

2010-07-02 Pass Canvass
1
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. All stocks must be elevated off the floors.

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