Chicago
81
EAT

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2000 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-26
Pass Rate
65%
3 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-26
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2016, 2014)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 7 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 28×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
2025-02-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED FEMAILE BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ANY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOMS.

2024-03-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING/EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

2023-11-28 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2023-05-02 Pass Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW HIRING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR REVIEW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-06-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-06-23 Pass Complaint
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK GOES ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR SO WATER DOES NOT FLOW ONTO FLOOR

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER AT SELF SERVE UNIT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM KEEP AREA DRY,

2020-02-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVING TRAY LINE WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING PREP TABLE AS SHE WAITED FOR THE OTHER EMPLOYEE FINISHING PUTTING FOOD ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER,WHEN SHE GOT THE PLATE SHE CONTINUE TO ADD ON CONDIMENT INCLUDED SHREDDED CHEESE WH...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THRAY LINE NOT DISCARDED ACCORDING TO DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF COOKED ASADA MEAT WITH PREPARATION DATES(1-27-20) AND DISCARDING DATE OF(1-29-20). FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MAN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

ENTERING THE DISH ROOM AREA OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP ON FLOOR. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(ONE AT THE TIME). STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. TWO DAYS GIVE....

2019-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING AT ENTRANCE TO FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE MEALS ARE CONSUME IN DESIGNATED AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: 48.5F TO 56.2F 54LBS OF GUACAMOLE, AT $135.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/ RESEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

2018-01-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SOUTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLES IN CEILING TILES ABOVE 4-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-10-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DINING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

2016-04-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

2016-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED NO DISH DETERGENT USED IN DISH WASHING COMPARTMENT OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH SOILED CUTTING BOARD THAT FOOD HANDLER JUST USED HAD SPRAYED WATER ON IT AND SUBMERGED INTO SANITIZING SOLUTION AND THEN USED AGAIN TO CUT MEATS ON.MUST WASH,...

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOWER BROKEN WET WALL BASE AND FOOD DEBRI UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND KEEP AREA DRY .MUST REPLACE MISSING W...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

2015-10-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN PANS,POTS,FOOD CONTAINERS WMUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICALS ROOM TO HAVE EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

2014-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #1493848 DATED 8/20/14. #29- CAULKING ALONG THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER ASKED H...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT),AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE WINDOW,ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE SHELVINGS. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395382 DATED 1/10/14. #32-Caulking along the womens wahroom wash bowl sink and exposed hand sink, worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain. #35-Ventilation in men's washroom not working. Ins...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE WINDOW,ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE SHELVINGS .CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

2014-01-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

Caulking along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink, womens wahroom wash bowl sink and exposed hand sink, worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation in both washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

critical Pest Activity

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

Clutter inside the small closet inside the mens washroom. instructed to organize,elevate all items off the floor. Discard unnecessary items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

2013-07-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASH AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2012-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE STORED IN THE FRONT LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 43.1-45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $31. CRITI...

2011-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS COOKED RICE AND 2LBS COOKED CHICKEN COOLED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DESIGNATED FOR DONATION TO A SHELTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RICE...

serious Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-16-10 #250983 NOT CORRECTED.#30-BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST...

2010-06-16 Pass Complaint
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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