Chipotle Mexican Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Oct 10, 2025 Routine Score 92
   • Serious Priority 1

     Sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils after cleaning by using an approved chemical sanitizer in manual or mechanical operations for at least 7 or 10 seconds for chlorine depending on temperature, concentration, and pH; and 30 seconds for all other chemical sanitizers or an contact

     At 3-comp sink observed employee briefly rinsing washed utensils with quat from an attached hose. Discontinue this procedure. Submerge utensils being sanitized in 3 rd sink compartment with at least 200 PPM quat sanitizer for a time described on sanitizer container label. Note: Spraying quat sanitizer on each utensil individually is going to be pricey compared to submerging in 3rd comp sink with 200 PPM quat sanitizer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0905C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     Provide a trash can with a covered lid in men's restroom.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Black "To Go" containers are not allowed in the City of Minneapolis. Use approved compostable "To Go" containers. See attachment.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     There were no paper towels in dispenser at front counter hand wash sink. Provide and maintain paper towels in dispensers at handsinks. Note: This was immediately corrected by manager.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

     Handsink next to 3 comp sink was not accessible for handwashing. A temporary air conditioner unit had been installed due to an OSHA complaint of excessive heat at cookline and hoses were attached to handsink faucet for hookup to air conditioner. Place hand wash sink back in service for hand washing.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1110AB

2. Oct 10, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

     The floor in the back area by 3-comp sink was excessively wet. Keep floor drier to prevent a safety hazard from slips and falls.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils after cleaning by using an approved chemical sanitizer in manual or mechanical operations for at least 7 or 10 seconds for chlorine depending on temperature, concentration, and pH; and 30 seconds for all other chemical sanitizers or an contact

     Observed employee sanitize utensils in 3-comp sink by dipping utensils in quat sanitizer for only about 1 second. Utensils should be submerged in quat sanitizer for a minimum of 30 seconds. See above for contact time with quat sanitizer.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0905C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

     No covered garbage can in men’s restroom. Provide a covered trash can.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1260

3. Oct 10, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     The hand wash sink in back room by 3-comp sink was out of order. Repair and place hand sink back in working order.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

     Provide soap and a soap dispenser at handsink next to 3-comp sink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1440

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     There were no paper towels at hand sink by 3-comp sink. Provide and maintain paper towels at this hand sink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

     The floor in the back area by 3-comp sink was excessively wet. Keep floor drier to prevent a safety hazard from slips and falls.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1520A