CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

2743 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. Canvass16 mai 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISH AREA HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED TWO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT UTILITY SPRAYING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
2. Short Form Complaint12 avr. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3. Plainte5 mars 2024

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4. Plainte23 mars 2023

   3 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 10:50 A.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP AND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
5. Canvass27 mai 2022

   1 infraction

   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
6. Canvass10 août 2021

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
7. Plainte25 sept. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/10/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
     • OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WITHOUT A FACE MASK ON WHILE WAITING IN LINE FOR THEIR FOOD AND PAYING AT THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
8. Canvass10 mars 2020

   0 infraction

9. Canvass4 avr. 2019

   8 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLES ON BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT OVER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass Re-Inspection31 janv. 2018

    0 infraction

11. Canvass29 janv. 2018

    1 infraction

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the men's washroom toilet not working: when toilet is flushed it does not dispose of water (only toilet in men's washroom that serves both customers and employees). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection20 mars 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass10 mars 2017

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
14. Plainte1 nov. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
15. Canvass28 avr. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
16. Canvass29 avr. 2015

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
17. Canvass20 oct. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 110.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
18. Canvass14 avr. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be provided/replaced.
19. Plainte16 oct. 2013

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
20. Plainte11 mars 2013

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW AND LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAR LEFT BASE OF SINK STOPPER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.
21. Plainte26 oct. 2012

    3 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE, RESTRICT STORING ON PREP COUNTER TABLE TOPS,
22. Canvass25 mai 2012

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
23. Plainte19 sept. 2011

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, RICE, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
    • 42. 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 must have hair restraints when working around open food.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
24. Canvass11 mai 2011

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT COOKING AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND LOOSE PEELING CAULK OVER PREP SINK MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT MANUAL LEVER STOPPER FAR LEFT BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.
25. Canvass23 août 2010

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REDUCE THE LENGHT OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE IN 3COMP.SINK
    • 33. 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. MUST CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND FLOORS DUMPSTER AREA WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-NECESSARY CLUTTERS AT REAR EXIST TO THE ALLEY,AND IN HOT WATER ROOM.