Chipotle Mexican Grill
Strong record across 24 inspections — minor issues only
2026-02-25 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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.
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...
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-01-04 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
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...
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 ...
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 ▾
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 ...
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 ▾
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.
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.
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 ▾
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 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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 ▾
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ▾
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 ▾
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...
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.
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.
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 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/07/11
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 ▾
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...
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 ▾
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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