Chipotle Mexican Grill
Strong record across 24 inspections — minor issues only
2026-01-08 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
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
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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.
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.
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 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT ETC)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER.
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 ▾
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 .
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.
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 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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 ...
* 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...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
2014-01-24 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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,
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,
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,
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 ▾
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.
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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...
* 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...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE STEAM UNIT AND MOP SINK.
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 ▾
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.
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.
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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