Chipotle Mexican Grill

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Inspections

1. Aug 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

2. Aug 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE LINE.

4. Aug 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     Open employees drink cup left on prep table, Instructed to keep away or bottles with a cap.

5. Mar 10, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 12, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Aug 7, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 WASHROOMS AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA .FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

9. Jan 17, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jan 10, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WASHROOMS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

11. Jan 15, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE (RINSE) COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

13. Oct 27, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PASS WITH CONDITIONS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2071517 DATED 7/27/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

14. Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, GUACAMOLE, STEAK, BEANS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD WITH A LARGE HOLE IN IT ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASINS WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

15. Jan 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. May 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Aug 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Nov 5, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2LBS OF CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN AT 58F ABOVE A DEEPER PAN ON TOP OF A COUNTER TOP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CDI. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $8.00

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

19. Sep 27, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER FRONT 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

20. Mar 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST PROPERLY LABLE LARGE WHITE BIN CONTAINING WHEAT RICE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.CAULKING IS DAMAGED AND WORN.

21. Oct 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCH HER HAIR, SCRATCH HER NECK AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS, CHEESE, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS AND EDUCATE THEM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY/HAIR, USING THE TOILET, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PICK UP DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

22. Oct 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

23. Sep 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER ICE PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.