Chipotle Mexican Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jan 30, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing dishes at 0 ppm. Instructed to provide an adequate sanitizing solution concentration per manufacturer's instructions. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed not to use said dish machine until it is re-inspected by cdph and sanitizing adequately. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

3. Mar 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. May 2, 2023 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Feb 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation written under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while handling tcs foods (beef). Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 7, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed inadequate hot water at the 3 compartment sink, at the beginning of the inspection hot water only maintained 100f. Instructed to always maintain adequate hot water (min 110f) at the 3 comparment sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jan 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Broken insulation around cooling lines in walk-in cooler.instructed to repair and maintain to prevent condensation.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

9. Aug 27, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

10. Jan 8, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jan 3, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following hand washing sinks without hot water: women's employee and customer washroom and cook line . Found water temperatures ranging from 91.2 f - 93.5 f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found 1 compartment sink (located on food cook line) drain pipe profusely leaking . Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

12. Jan 11, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device in disrepair on mop sink in rear near three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

13. Feb 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Handle on sprayer loose.instructed to repair

14. Jun 8, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The washbowls in the toilet rooms need to be recaulked around. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The top exterior surface of the grill in the front food preparation needs to be cleaned. Instructed to remove the burnt substance from the equipment. Also, the nozzles on the soda machine in the dining area has old syrup build up. Instructed to clean. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains through out and the floors behind the cooking equipment in the front food preparation area has food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls around the cooking equipment has burnt food and dirt particles. Instructed to clean and maintain said area.

15. Apr 11, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The washbowls in the toilet rooms need to be recaulked around. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The top exterior surface of the grill in the front food preparation needs to be cleaned. Instructed to remove the burnt substance from the equipment. Also, the nozzles on the soda machine in the dining area has old syrup build up. Instructed to clean. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains through out and the floors behind the cooking equipment in the front food preparation area has food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls around the cooking equipment has burnt food and dirt particles. Instructed to clean and maintain said area.

16. Nov 21, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Main cook with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

17. May 6, 2016 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling lightshield in dish washing/prep area in poor repair damaged.must replace.

18. Feb 26, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling lightshield in dish washing/prep area in poor repair damaged.must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean dust pans stored on wall. Must maintain cleaning equipment after use.

19. Dec 8, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found a 1dr refrigerator in the rear area not in use and not holding any potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection. Above stated unit was tagged. Instructed manager not to use unit unitl cdph inspects unit. Do not remove tag.found a holding temperature of 50f at this time.no citation issued at this time.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: At 200pm there was no city of chicago food service sanitation certified manager on premises while potentially hazardous foods were being handled, cooked and prepared. Instructed manager that there must always be a certified city of chicago manager present at all times.

20. Jan 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must proprerly store all tongs at the preparation table across from the grill at all times. Found all tongs with one side hanging on the exposed hand splash guard.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate sneeze guards at the front service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal holes at ceiling column above the dry storage rack in the dry storage room.

21. Jan 21, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to post consumer advisory due to medium cooked beef.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards scored and starting to wear. Need to replace all cutting boards.

22. Jan 9, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to post consumer advisory due to medium cooked beef.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards scored and starting to wear. Need to replace all cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in rear storage area where soda is stored need to be detail cleaned and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in rear storage area where soda is stored need to be replaced.

23. Jan 7, 2013 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: At 2:45pm during inspection observed potentially hazardous foods (beef) at a holding unit at 128.3f product was voluntarily discarded by management. Hot holding unit was incorrectly set-up without enough hot water under stainless steel pan holding beef. Instructed management to always properly set-up hot holding units to maintain 140f and above at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize grills at cooking line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors at main cooking line under heavy equipment to remove excess grime build-up from floor.

24. Sep 20, 2012 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods (chicken/beef)on the front service line at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 128.5f-135.2f. Items were denatured and discarded an approx. Weight of 9lbs. Valued at $13.00. Instructed to keep all hot foods at 140f or higher at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

25. Sep 5, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous non compliance summary report given on 08-29-12 not posted at all. Instructed to post summary in plain viewing of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around washbowls in toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of floor drain and clean floors under beverage station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles in rear and front prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the rear exposed hand sink by the 3-comp. Sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint when preparing/serving food.

26. Aug 29, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted 28 small live flies on wall above sevice counter. Also noted 6 live small flies inside cabinet under self sever pop area and 5 live small flies in rear storage area on boxes. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at expose handsinks in prep areas or at washbowls in toilet rooms per city code, temperture ranges from 80.3f to 83.4f. Premises must provide hot running water to sinks per city code. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around washbowls in toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of floor drain and clean floors under beverage station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles in rear and front prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the rear exposed hand sink by the 3-comp. Sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint when preparing/serving food.

27. Nov 8, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED BEANS AND CARNITAS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 121.1 F AND 129.0 F IN STEAMTABLE AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOKED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE. MANAGER REHEATED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO 165 F AND ABOVE AT THIS TIME. FOUND SAME STEAMTALBE HOLDING OTHER HOT FOODS AT 140 F AND ABOVE AT THIS TIME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES LOOSE FROM WALL UNDER CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED TILES.

28. May 18, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

29. Nov 5, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

30. Jan 21, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found food containers not stored properly on grease trap. (must store on shelving units inverted.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found ice scoop not properly stored.