Chipotle Mexican Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 10, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 6, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage receptacle over flowing. Must provide closed tight fitting lids at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5. Dec 27, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found south wall front prep handwashing sink water temperature at 70f at time of inspection. Must provide a minimum handwashing sink water temperature of 100f. Instructed to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager or certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken,beef) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Sep 24, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Jan 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 5, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies flying and on the ceiling in various areas of the rear food prep area and outside and inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed minor debris inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2549214 dated 2/1/22; 58 - 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate. Instructed to corrected previous core violation. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Feb 1, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the left side of the ice bin with the contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need in need of cleaning at the ice chute. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove some food spills. Instructed to clean

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Nov 17, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the left side of the ice bin with the contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Nov 20, 2020 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

13. Jul 1, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager or certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken,beef) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

14. Dec 17, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage in 2 out of 2 restrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found 1 compartment sink ( used for cleaning produce, etc.) located in rear preparation area connected to prep table. Must provide splash guard to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display