Chipotle
5533 S HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2748958
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
Inspections
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Mar 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT OVER DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLRAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF FRONT EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MANTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND PUDDLE OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 23, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 17, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
UNABLE TO VERIFY EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP/HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE TIMED FAUCETS AT TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS, INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO HAVE 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS WATER SUPPLY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE/CHEMICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
REFRIGERATION NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATION NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.