SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL#2768.

EAT. 79/100

806 W 63RD ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 13, 2026 · passed

13 of 22 inspections passed, with 13 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SEP 26
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 21
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 5
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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FEB 25
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

DEC 23
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

LEAVES AND DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 20
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 COMPARTMENTS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

NOV 21
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

NOV 10
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 SHREDDED LETTUCE, 5 POUNDS MEDIUM AND HOT SALSA ($100). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

APR 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3 COMP SINK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 10
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

APR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. GLOVE USE IS REQUIRED WHEN TOUCHING UNCOVERED FOODS, WHEN THE TASK IS CHANGED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AND A NEW PAIR MUST BE USED BEFORE TOUCHING MORE UNCOVERED FOODS OR UTENSILS MUST BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MAR 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED.MUST DOCUMENT TEMPERATURES ON PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF REFRIGERATION AND PREPPED IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH TIME FRAME ALLOWED TO GET BACK DOWN TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NOV 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 25
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THEY MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ICE MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW DEVICE.

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