CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2923.

Chicago Health Dept

41 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
60
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 24
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (CORRECTED ON SITE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 5
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN VESTIBULE,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRY WINDOW IN LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL IN VESTIBULE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 25
2025
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE TAKE A SPOON TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED INTO A CONTAINER OF 7.8 LBS OF COOKED HONEY CHICKEN AND ANOTHER MALE DISH WASHER WAS SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HE WAS WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AND NOT SANITIZING AND PLACING UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A PAN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN IN WALK IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD MUST PLACE FOOD ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR ON LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT CALLING PREP STATION LINE TO BE TIGHT FITTING,MISSING INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN VESTIBULE,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRY WINDOW IN LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL IN VESTIBULE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT HER PHONE IN REAR POCKET AND THEN REMOVED FOOD FROM REFRIGERATOR AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND WALKING AROUND WITH A FOOD BOWL IN HIS HANDS WITH HIS FINGERS INSIDE OF BOWL ON HIS WAY TO PUT FOOD INSIDE ALSO A MALE EMPLOYEE PULLED OUT HIS PHONE WHILE MIXING RICE AND THEN PUT IT BACK INTO HIS PANTS POCKET ALL OF THEM DIDN'T WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON ONE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR FOR CUSTOMERS PRIVACY.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES AT VEGETABLES.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED ALONG THE PATHWAY OF CARS AT REAR DOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD AMONGST THE ROCKS MUST CLEAN AREA AND STORE DUMPSTER IN CORRAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AND GAP ALONG TRESHOLD OF REAR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALL NEAR HOT & COLD SERVING LINE IN LOBBY.

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OCT 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WEATHER STRIPPING WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

FEB 10
2023
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL VENT IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE BUILD UP FROM DRAIN LINE AT SODA MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN

Minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON CHECKING VACCINATION WHILE DINING IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2021
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 12
2020
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINET AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

AUG 5
2020
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINET AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.BAGS OF TRASH AND CLOTHING ON GROUND IN CORRAL.MUST CLOSE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

DEC 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND THE LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2019
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MAR 29
2019
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DTAINS AND FLOORS.

FEB 7
2019
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DTAINS AND FLOORS.

JAN 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN 158.6F). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

OCT 10
2017
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 26
2017
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ONSITE OR A CONTRACT OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THIS FACILITY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE DUMPSTER OR A CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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