CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
2000 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 23 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 262025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 282024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING/EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
MAY 22023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW HIRING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR REVIEW.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
show all 23 inspections →
JUN 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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,
FEB 42020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 312020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 WHICH SHE PICK-UP WITH THE SAME GLOVED HANDS,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHICH HE IS THE START OF LINE ,WITH GLOVED HANDS TURNED HIS GLOVED HANDS TO WIPE UNDER HIS NOSE(OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DOING IT FEW TIMES). ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PICKED UP SOMETHING FROM FLOOR THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE,THAN WIPED THE THERMOMETER WITH HIS HAND AND TOOK FOOD TEMPERATURE COOKING ON GRILL. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. PRESENTLY MANAGER RESOLVED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
MAY 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 48LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $135.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DINING AREA
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
APR 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
MAR 282016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULITUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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 WALL BASE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
OCT 72015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL CLEAN PANS,POTS,FOOD CONTAINERS WMUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICALS ROOM TO HAVE EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
AUG 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY THE SILICON/CAULK AND RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT),AND MAINTAIN.
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.
RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. Instructed to repair and maintain. #41-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. citation issued serious 7-42-090
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
RUSTED WALL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Ventilation in both washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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.
JUL 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASH AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OCT 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48F TO 52.3F. CHICKEN FROM 50.1F TO 54.6F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF COOKED FOODS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
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 BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
JUN 162010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →