Pass

Chipotle Mexican Grill #3481

2400 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 3, 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill #3481 was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.

Latest inspection

June 3, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Broken internal thermometer inside the rear tall three door reach-in cooler. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the out of order dish washing machine dirty with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on the dining room tables throughout. Instructed to clean and sanitize dining room tables more frequently and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed all waste receptacles in the dining room overflowing with food debris and garbage. Instructed to dispose of overflowing waste containers more frequently and maintain.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items throughout the basement storage must be removed from the premises. All other need items must be stored elevated and organized.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed liquid spillage in several areas throughout the dining room. Excessive food debris under the grill/cooks line middle island.----dirty floor drain under the rear prep ice machine. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inner door handle missing from toilet room door. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of equipment and items stored on the floor throughout the basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all equipment and items off the floor at least 6 inches.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed various boxes of single service items such as napkins and utensils stored on the floor in the basement dry storage area. Instructed the manager to elevate all single service items at least 6 inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training for certifified manager at time of inspection. Instructed manager that all certified food managers must complete and maintain allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear dishwashing room and in basement dry storage area. Must maintain floor clean and dry at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide a city of chicago certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machines located in the dish room and ice making machine unit above the soda dispensing system in dining area with excess black slime substance at the water reservior and panels.ice is used for human consumption instructed to clean and maintain unit clean at all times to prevent contamination. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear dishwashing room and in basement dry storage area. Must maintain floor clean and dry at all times.

      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: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as rice, beans, beef pork etc. Instructed to have a city of chicago certified food service manager on site at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114-- all unnecessary stored items throughout the basement must be removed, and all other items must be stored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted interior upper water reservoirs of both ice machines, large machine in dish room, and ice-making unit above the soda dispensing system in the dining area, with black and pink slime substance dripping down into the ice for consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Remove all slime substance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving at togo food container storage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary stored items throughout the basement must be removed, and all other items must be stored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain covers at the three-compartment sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: The previous core violation from report #2565201 on 10-12-22 was not corrected. #51- no backflow prevention device was provided at the ice machine water line in the dishroom area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained or know the location of installed unit. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry food stored inside the plastic container must be labeled with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device was provided at the ice machine water line in the dishroom area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained or know the location of installed unit

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.