Chipotle Mexican Grill

2200 - 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

29 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionOct 29, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor locations under rice bag storage shelf and upright cooler units - food debris and residue build-up on floor surface.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 22, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris build-up on kitchen floor under food prep sink station counter and behind 3 door upright cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Handsink (across from walk-in cooler) faucet has detached from sink basin.
  - Corrective Action(s): Resecure handsink faucet to sink.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 25, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 28, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 14, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): guacamole insert (delivery prep counter) 6 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder for food safety.
  - Do not place potentially hazardous foods above 4 C within prep cooler as product will not be cooled sufficiently.
  - Staff discarded product.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff manually cleaning and sanitizing dishware without providing adquate contact time in sanitizer and opportunity to air dry.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff sent dishware through dishwasher.
  - All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Ladies' washroom - hand soap dispenser is broken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace and stock hand soap dispenser in washroom.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler - second tier shelving raw animal protein stored beside fresh produce.
  - Corrective Action(s): Raw meats are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grill ventilation hood - grease drips forming around rim of hood
  - Kitchen floor - beneath rice cookers and rice storage shelves, around pipe penetrating floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 20, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris on floor in corner under shelves around rice trap pipe and under upright coolers.
  - Grease drops forming on cooking ventilation hood (rim and sprinkler heads)
  - Ice machine - discolouration on interior white cover panel.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 20, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler - raw chicken inventory stored adjacent to fresh produce.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-organize storage shelving within cooler.
  - Raw meats and eggs are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor - area around rice trap, food and debris collecting on surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Area described is to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Containers of tortilla chips stored in open bins on dry storage shelving.
  - Walk-in cooler - raw protein inventory stored beside fresh produce / ready to eat foods.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers when stored are to be properly covered to protect from contamination using fitted lids or single use plastic wrap / metal foil.
  - Raw meats and eggs are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen - floor corner behind rice trap, debris collecting.
  - Corrective Action(s): Area described is to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Men's washroom, wheel chair access washroom - handsink faucets have hands free faucets, sinks dispensing cold water.
  - Upper floor storage area - some boxed inventory stored on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust washroom faucets to dispense warm water to allow for proper handwashing.
  - Reorganize inventory off the floor or provide additional shelving capacity to store product off the floor to allow for cleaning and pest monitoring.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Plumbing fixture - rice clean-out is leaking onto floor and adjacent lower storage shelf.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / replace plumbing fixture to address leaks.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2023
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Take-out section hot holding unit: large insert (chicken) 42 C
  - Corrective Action(s): To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
  - Staff reheated product and returned it to warmer unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher has been removed from dishwashing station.
  - 4 compartment sinks poorly maintained and not set-up to effectively manually clean and sanitize dishware.
  - Manager explained serving utensils for front service station food items are changed once per day
  - Corrective Action(s): Commercial grade dishwasher is to be re-installed into premise and used as the primary means of cleaning and sanitizing dishware.
  - Premise is to be maintained with equipment and facilities as per health approved design.
  - Until dishwasher is re-installed and operational all dishware and utensils are to be cleaned and sanitized according to the following procedure:
  - Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surfaces with warm water,
  - 3)fully immerse for 2 minutes in 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer solution, (verify with test strip)
  - 4)allow surfaces of items to air dry before next use.
  - Dishwashing process reviewed with staff.
  - Food equipment, utensils and contact surfaces in constant use for the same purpose must be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or when changing uses.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Premise has no hot water supply. Maximum temperature from faucet 18 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premise must have adequate supply of hot water to allow for effective cleaning and hygiene procedures.
  - Premise is to cease operation until such time hot water supply can be re-established.
  - During inspection, technician was able to perform repairs on hot water tank and restore hot water supply at plumbing fixtures, hot water temperature 49 C.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Water collecting on floor in corner of kitchen under oil storage shelving.
  - Water collecting on floor in electrical room closet.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean / mop floors to remove water accumulation.
  - Floors are to be kept clean and dry to maintain a sanitary, pest free environment.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen plumbing fixture undercounter adjacent to food preparation sink - rice trap clean-out is leaking, discharging water onto shelf and surrounding floor.
  - Water observed ponding on floor under lower shelving.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or alter plumbing fixture to prevent further water leaks.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 3, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of rice contaminated by plumbing back-up on lower storage shelving of kitchen prep counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rice discarded.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plumbing cleanout port was not properly closed allowing waste water to spill onto adjacent lower shelf of prep counter and surrounding floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Manager re-adjusted clean-out cover and sealed plumbing.
  - Shelving and floor surfaces were cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 8, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris observed on floor collecting around wheels of kitchen upright coolers and on floor around legs of work counter adjacent to food prep sink.
  - Mouse droppings observed on floor in back corner of meeting room.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Food prep sink has a plumbing leak discharging water onto the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair sink plumbing leak.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 4, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 29, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Upper floor storage area - trace mouse droppings in corner of meeting room and along walls of storage hallway.
  - Corrective Action(s): Areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 22, 2020
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milk bottles in front beverage cooler 8-11 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods such as meat products, cut vegetables, eggs and high moisture grains must be stored at 4 C or colder, unless needed for immediate preparation.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Repeat Violation:
  - Staff wash dishware by hand not following correct 4 step process for manual dishwashing.
  - Dishwasher turned off.
  - Air drying shelves - food inserts stored with visible food debris and stored in a manner preventing them to air dry
  - Corrective Action(s): Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water,
  - 3)immerse for 2 minutes in sanitizer solution,
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler - fresh vegetables and wraps stored next to raw meat product
  - Corrective Action(s): Raw meats are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Front service counter area - storage shelves, floor corners food debris collecting.
  - Upper floor storage arear - trace mouse droppings in corner of meeting room and along walls of storage hallway.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Beverage cooler 8-11 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 29, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Meeting room - mouse droppings in 3 corners of room.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the following areas: on the floor around surrounding wall perimeter of the meeting room, scattered along baseboards of both sides of storage corridor and in corners of staff changeroom.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 13, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: High temperature commercial dishwasher is currently offline and not operational.
  - Corrective Action(s): Commercial dishwasher is to be repaired or replaced to effectively clean and sanitize dishware and food utensils.
  - Until dishwasher operation is restored all food equipment, dishware and utensils must be manually cleaned and sanitized according to the following procedure:
  - Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water,
  - 3)immerse dishware for 2 minutes in 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer solution,
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris build-up observed in the following locations: stairwell leading to 2nd floor storage area, under 4 compartment dishwashing sink, clean dishware shelving underneath green cutting board rack, and at the far back portions of undercounter storage shelves at the pick-up station.
  - Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: on floor along walls on both sides of storage corridor area, on floor around the perimeter of the meeting room and on floor in corners of the changeroom.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 4, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: Upper floor storage corridor - back corner and along walls, Dishwashing area - corners around mop sink grease trap and around pop syrup shelving / gas cylinders, and in seating area below pop dispenser station.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionNov 22, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionNov 15, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back corner of storage corridor - 2 pip openings identified to be pest proofed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required: change room floor/corners, dry storage room floor under shelving, dishwashing area (around grease traps, floor drains, gas cylinders), take out station (back portion of storage cabinets under work counter)
  - Corrective Action(s):
Routine InspectionNov 5, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Main floor back exit door - door sweep has a large hole allowing entrance of pests - door sweep to be replaced.
  - Back corner of storage corridor - 2 pipe openings to be pest proofed to exclude pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required: Corners/hard to reach areas of storage corridor, meeting room, change room, dry storage room, cutting board drying rack, dishwashing room (around grease traps, around gas cylinders) take out order station (floor/corners, back of all storage shelving and cabinets.
  - All areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized using dilute bleach after cleaning. (1 tsp bleach / 1 gallon water)
  - Corrective Action(s):
Routine InspectionJun 4, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Staff changeroom and storage hallway - mouse droppings observed in corners.
  - Corrective Action(s): Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 2, 2017
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 13, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: This violation is pending from previous inspection on 18-Aug-2017. Dishwasher has not been repaired and therefore still not functional and not in use at the time of the inspection. All dishes are currently being washed manually in dishwashing sinks. Due to volume of dishes (inserts, knives, serving spoons, cutting boards, pots) which need to be washed and sanitized, dishwasher is needed to provide sufficient dishwashing capacity.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace dishwasher so that it is in good working order and capable of washing and sanitizing dishes. Correction date: Sept. 29/17
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher was turned off/not in use at the time of the inspection. Manager and staff reported it is not working. All dishes are being manually washed. Large quantity of dirty dishes noted at the time of the inspection and dishes were full with dishes to be washed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher so that it is in good working order. Dishwasher is needed to provide additional dishwashing capacity. Correction date: Aug. 25/17
  - Violation Score: 9