Chipotle Mexican Grill#2768
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN ICE CHUTE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
2025-09-26 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2025-05-21 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2025-03-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2025-02-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, RACKS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATIO...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2024-12-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2024-02-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, WEAR AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH GRAYISH AND BLACKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
2023-09-18 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE SERVING LINE AT THE FRONT AND THE MOBILE ORDER FOOD LINE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-14 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MAN...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISHWASHER ONLY WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHWARE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-11-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
2022-11-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH 1 FUNCTIONAL HAND WASHING SINK. OTHER HAND WASHING SINK FOR HOT LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND NOT FUNCTIONING. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF HAND WASHING STATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 51-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS GUACAMOLE, 5 TOMATO SALSA, 6 POUNDS CHEESE, 3 POUNDS SOUR CREAM, & 10 POUNDS OF SHREDDE...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERTURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
2021-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
2021-04-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2020-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
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 (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMP SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2019-09-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2018-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION POSTED AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, CHICKEN 149*F, BEANS 156.4*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE TWO WHITE CUTTING BOARDS A RUSTY ORANGE/BROWN COLOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN,FRYER DOOR, COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BELOW COUNTER HOT HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2017-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES WHILE TOUCHING UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESE, AND LETTUCE) AND TOUCH NON FOOD ITEMS(HANDLES OF UTENSILS AND A MARKER), THEN RETURN TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE AND CONTINUE TO USE THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES WI...
2017-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
WHITE BEANS-131.6, BEANS-128.7F, CHICKEN-130.3F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-46.9F & 48.8F, PULLED PORK-133.2F. ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREE...
2016-11-02 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-25 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THEY MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
THIS ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER GREASE DISPOSAL-DOES NOT HAVE A GREASE BOX OR RECEPTACLE FOR GREASE. MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON SITE OR VALID WASTE GREASE REMOVAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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