APR 22
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
EAT. 92/100
2809 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2025 · passed
18 of 21 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
18 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SERVING LINE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50F; GUACAMOLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 47.6F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. CHEESE 14.5POUNDS,VALUE 39; GUACAMOLE POUND 10,VALUE 48 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS BOTTOM PART .REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
BEARED RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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MAY 122020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 22018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN LETTUCE PREPARATION AND DISH DRYING RACK. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT.
JAN 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 10
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 102014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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 MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* 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)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
JAN 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
JAN 302013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE)
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.
JUL 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSING CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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