Chicago
94
EAT

Chipotle Mexican Grill

3227 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
94/100

Strong record across 24 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
24
20 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-08
Pass Rate
83%
1 failure
Score
94/100
EAT
20 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-08
Failed 1 inspection (2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 28×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
2026-01-08 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED FONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CKEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-12-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

2025-01-23 Pass Complaint
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

2024-12-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED TRASH, CARDBOARD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2024-01-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-02-23 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2022-11-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561621 DATED: 08/02/2022 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ...

2022-08-02 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2021-04-06 Pass Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A BUCKET NEXT TO THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED.. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

2020-04-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO OBTAINS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-01-18 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

2018-06-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT A FLYING PEST HARBORAGE AREA--MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS BY OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2017-06-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

MUST RAISE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. DOORS ARE RODENT PROOF.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS BY OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2016-12-12 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-10-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GRIMMY CAULKING AT THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR/TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF SAID SINK(1ST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE).

2016-01-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE SERVING AREA SO AS TO BE AT A MINIMUM OF 60 INCHES IN HEIGHT FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS YOU WALK IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

2015-03-06 Pass Complaint
4
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 AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

2014-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT BEING DISPENSED INTO SANITIZING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THIS TIME DISHES ARE BEING WASHED, RINSE, AND NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED, SANITIZING DISPENSER IN POOR ...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (PREPARING/SERVING, SALADS, RICE, BEANS, ETC..). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CIT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,

2014-01-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

COUNTER TABLE TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RODDED,

2013-07-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1098414, DATED 6/28/12 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PART OF THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

2012-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PUTTING ON GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WIPED HIS HANDS ON HIS APRON AND PUT ON GLOVE. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMIN...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, SALADS, RICE, BEANS, ETC..). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFIC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE STEAM UNIT AND MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

2011-11-28 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

2011-08-16 Pass License

No violations found.

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