CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1979.
1522 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
19 of 31 inspections passed, 3 failed, 9 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ROLLED UP FLOOR MATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A CORNER CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS(TORTILLAS, RICE, ETC) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUED IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND UNWASHED DISHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-21-25 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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FEB 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/ SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MULTPLIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING GROUNDS.
DEC 182024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
APR 292024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOGO ORDER SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.
OBSERVES LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND DINING AND WASHROOMS.
SEP 252023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BY FRYER AND BY DISHWASHING AREA.
SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
AUG 152023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECT FROM INSPECTION #2575867 DATED 5-15-23. #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 WALLS AT COOK LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND COOK LINE ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PRLACE ALL BOARDS.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AT COOK LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND COOK LINE ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRI BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PRLACE ALL BOARDS.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AT COOK LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND COOK LINE ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRI BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON APRIL 13, 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AREA WHERE SYRUP DISPENSER BOXES FOR SODA LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
MAY 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
SEP 302021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 12019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AFTER USE BEFORE STORING ON MAGNETIC STRIP.
CLEAN FLOOR AT SERVING LINE AND REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 (B) Observed 3 compartment sink slow draining, and water spraying onto floor from air gap below. Must modify drain system to accommodate waste water flow without spraying onto floor. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
OCT 22018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods not corrected labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discarded date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
6-501.111 Observed approximately 15 small, black flies near rear kitchen door. Observed pooling water on kitchen floors. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issues. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.
7-42-010(b) Observed Incorrect inspection summary posted (dated January 2018) Must post most recent inspection summary (may 2018) in plain view of all customers. Instructed to post.
JAN 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed right stall door in women's restroom inoperable/in disrepair (door hinge is broken). Must repair and maintain same.
Observed excessive food debris and grease accumulation on floors under cooking equipment in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner near water heater, in rear prep. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
JAN 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED STEAK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 117.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $40 OF STEAK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MAY 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 9 LBS OF GUACAMOLE IN A REACH IN COOLER AT 47 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED 108 LBS OF GUACAMOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 45-49.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND PREP TABLES AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND WHERE NEEDED.
DEC 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CUT LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATO FOR SALAD AND BURRITO ON COLD HOLDING UNIT SERVING LINE 1.93LBS CUT LETTUCE 45.3F-45.7F,4.96LBS. DICED TOMATO 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6.89LBS. $27.45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DICED TOMATO,CUT LETTUCE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT GRILL PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR TORN BAR STOOL SEAT IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SIDE AND REAR DOORS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
JAN 282015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA AND ICE DISPENSER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
MAY 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOR STORAGE OF RICE NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS.
AN INADEQUATE BARRIER OBSERVED BETWEEN CUSTOMER AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA; MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO SERVING AREA. (IE: SWINGING DOOR)
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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