CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

3227 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

24 inspections

1. ComplaintJan 8, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OUTER OPENINGS OBSERVED FONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CKEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassDec 16, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
3. ComplaintJan 23, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassDec 9, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • NOTED TRASH, CARDBOARD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND IN OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
5. CanvassJan 8, 2024

   0 infractions

6. ComplaintFeb 23, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT ETC)
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
7. ComplaintNov 4, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561621 DATED: 08/02/2022 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
8. ComplaintAug 2, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
9. CanvassApr 6, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A BUCKET NEXT TO THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED.. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
10. CanvassApr 3, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO OBTAINS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
11. ComplaintJan 18, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
12. CanvassJun 19, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT A FLYING PEST HARBORAGE AREA--MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS BY OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
13. CanvassJun 28, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RAISE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. DOORS ARE RODENT PROOF.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS BY OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
14. Short Form ComplaintDec 12, 2016

    0 infractions

15. CanvassOct 24, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE GRIMMY CAULKING AT THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF SAID SINK(1ST COMPARTMENT FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE).
16. CanvassJan 6, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE SERVING AREA SO AS TO BE AT A MINIMUM OF 60 INCHES IN HEIGHT FROM THE FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS YOU WALK IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
17. ComplaintMar 6, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
18. CanvassOct 22, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT BEING DISPENSED INTO SANITIZING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THIS TIME DISHES ARE BEING WASHED, RINSE, AND NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED, SANITIZING DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MANUALLY DISPENSE PROPER AMOUNTS OF SOLUTION INTO SINK UNTIL REPAIRED, AT ALL TIMES DISHES ARE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (PREPARING/SERVING, SALADS, RICE, BEANS, ETC..). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
19. CanvassJan 24, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COUNTER TABLE TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RODDED,
20. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 26, 2013

    0 infractions

21. CanvassJul 19, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1098414, DATED 6/28/12 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PART OF THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
22. CanvassJun 28, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PUTTING ON GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WIPED HIS HANDS ON HIS APRON AND PUT ON GLOVE. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE USING GLOVES, AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, SALADS, RICE, BEANS, ETC..). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFICA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE STEAM UNIT AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
23. ComplaintNov 28, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 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.
24. LicenseAug 16, 2011

    0 infractions