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Chipotle

4657 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 18, 2026

Chipotle was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

August 18, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb on the main prep line. Instructed to replace and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2632879 issued on 03-20-2026 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #58-found city of chicago sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one expired food handler certificate on site. Instructed to meet code with food handler training

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found exhaust hood not clean beyond filters: grease build-up/some ash. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler with no foodhandler training. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and floor drains throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floors throughout prep areas. Instrcuted the person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food handling employee without a food handler certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple certified food service managers without allergen awareness training certificates at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate onsite at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all single service articles off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain underneath three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floor drains and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in the public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no santizer detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the dish machine with a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 1 door prep cooler next to the grill with an air temperature of 60f. No tcs foods were being stored in the cooler. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  8. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep table in rear preparation table with deep scratches and stains. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting board and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temepratures of guacamole (50.3f), tomatoes (48.0) and lettuce(50.5) at online order prep station and guacamole (52.1f, 48.7f) at front prep area. Instructed manager to discard approximately 4 pounds of food product at a cost of $50.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on filters in hood in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while tcs foods (rice at 170.1f) is being prepared and served. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: The inspection report summary from the report on 7/19/18 was not posted in the establishment for public view. Premises had the summary report posted from 5/22/17. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory or disclosure on menus for raw/undercooked foods. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventer device at mop sink faucet. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dried food debris acccumulation along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/dishwashing area and floors inside walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted some items stored on floor in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager, food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site when tcs food (ie beef, chicken, sour cream, cooked rice etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when tcs foods are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training on site. Instructed any person with foodservice sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training. Priority foundation violation pa 100-0367 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Found no previous summary report from report # 1978442 dated 12/20/16 posted /displayed on site for the customer to see. Serious violation 7-42-010(b) instructed manager that summary report must be posted/displayed on site for the customer to see. Issued new summary report to post.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling in women's washroom. Must repair,make the ceiling smooth easily cleanable and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs in both washrooms. Must replace and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in floor drains in men's and women's bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed white substance, and dust build up on interior top of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up in floor drains in men's and women's bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain under 1 comp sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 4 compartment sink and exposed hand sinks on premise.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water pooling on floor around floor drain. Instructed to extend drain line/pipes properly into drain floor by hot water tank in rear area.

  19. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair low (cold) water pressure at exposed handsink in front prep area.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.