CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3651.

Chicago Health Dept

5533 S HARLEM AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITEBAT ALL TIMES. VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT OVER DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLRAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9

2025

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 15

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2564214 ON 9-23-22: 58-FOUND MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

SEP 23

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF FRONT EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MANTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PUDDLE OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 23

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 17

2020

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

UNABLE TO VERIFY EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP/HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE TIMED FAUCETS AT TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS, INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO HAVE 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS WATER SUPPLY.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE/CHEMICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

REFRIGERATION NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REFRIGERATION NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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