Chipotle Mexican Grill
2809 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
Strong record across 21 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2025-04-22
What You Should Know
✓ 6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-22
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2014)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene minor 3×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
📋 Documentation & Training serious 1×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
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serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-03-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
WE OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD SERVING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER: SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F( FRONT SERVING COLD UNIT);SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46.9F(INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER); GUACAMOLE AT FRONT SER...
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS BOTTOM PART .REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
BEARED RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BROKEN WRAPS AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE CABINE OF SELF SERVE SODA UNIT. REMOVE/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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2020-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
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serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN LETTUCE PREPARATION AND DISH DRYING RACK. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-05-02 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT.
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minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM CORNER OF REAR PREP, BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVING.
2016-03-24 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
2015-12-02 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
2015-11-10 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SMALL 2 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT STATION (UNDER SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON THE CHOPPING MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND...
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO THE FLATTOP COOKING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-09-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT REDENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BLACK BEANS,CHICKEN BURRITOS, TACOS SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MAN...
serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUID-UP.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE)
minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSING CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN SERVICE LINE AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST DRY WET FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE CABINETS.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
2011-11-29 Pass License-Task Force ▾
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