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Chipotle

5533 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 25, 2026

Chipotle was last inspected on March 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 25, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up in floor drains. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed vent over dishwashing machine with excessive build up. Instructed person in charge to clran and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain city of chicago sanitation certificate and maintain on sitebat all times. Valid certificate as well as certificate holder must be onsite at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on the bottom of two-door reach-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2564214 on 9-23-22: 58-found manager with expired allergen training certificate. All staff with city of chicago food managers certificates must complete allergen training and maintain verification on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4-1/2" gap in middle of front exterior double doors. Instructed to make tight fitting and mantain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found puddle of grease on floor next to fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found manager with expired allergen training certificate. All staff with city of chicago food managers certificates must complete allergen training and maintain verification on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify employee acknowledge health policy. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No soap/handwash cleanser at handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate timed faucets at toilet room handwash sinks, instd to repair and able to have 15 seconds of continuous water supply.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature/chemical warewashing machine not on. Instd to be on and able to sanitize properly. Priority 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Hot holding equipment not on. Instd to be on and able to maintain 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration not on. Instd to have all units on and able to maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Refrigeration not on. Instd to have all units on and able to maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit for sanitizing solutions on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.