Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chicago Health Dept

5961 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

Inspection history

JAN 4

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 13

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND SOFT DRINK/SODA AS DEFAULT FOR KIDS MENU/ONLINE. MUST REMOVE.

APR 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 26

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

- OBSERVED FACILITY IS NOT USING DRAIN PLUGS AT THE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE. MUST UTILIZE DRAIN PLUGS OR FLUSH BASE PAD AT ALL OUTDOOR TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT BY THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATIONS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- SEE VIOLATION#:60. -

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2261223 ON 1/28/19: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

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JAN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. WITNESSED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO USING PLASTIC GLOVES AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE WHILE BOTH ON FRONT FOOD PREPARATION FOOD LINE. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF GLOVE USE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PLUMBING PIPING NOT MAINTAINED. PIPING AT THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA FOUND WRAPPED WITH INSULATION THAT WAS TORN, PEELING AND EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE TORN INSULATION ON PIPING.

SEP 28

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 29

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 27

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2064512 DATED 6/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARABAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MAR 31

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed)

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas, under shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

JUN 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE LONG STAINLESS STEEL PAN HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE) AT 57.9F WITH ICE WATER UNDERNEATH IN ANOTHER LARGER STAINLESS STEEL PAN IMPROPERLY SET-UP. THERE WASN'T ENOUGH ICE BELOW TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN THE ROMAINE LETTUCE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF LETTUCE AT A COST OF $10.00. THIS ITEM WAS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT SERVICE SERVING COUNTER OFF TO THE SIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Minor Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

JAN 8

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO DO SAME AS ABOVE FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

APR 24

2013

PASS · 0 violations

APR 15

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF MADE GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 48.7F, STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE READY TO BE PUT ON SERVING LINE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POUNDS 12, VALUE $19.82.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS WITH 1/2" TO 1" OF GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. NEED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM REACH-IN COOLER PIPE NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN,PIPE MUST BE EXTENDED THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,REAR AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BY THE POTS AND PANS SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS MECHANICAL DRAINS LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MAR 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 13

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST POST A "NO SMOKING SIGN " ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.

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