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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

291 E ONTARIO ST , CHICAGO, IL 60611

PassJul 12, 2024Canvass

Inspection outcome

PassPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
3Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 6

6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN MAIN GRILL LINE AREA WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT OR DRINK WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT CANNOT RESULT.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LIKE (GRILL, STOVE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCURSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA AND DRY FOOD/SINGLE-SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Published inspection history

3 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Nov 5, 2025CanvassPass
Nov 26, 2024ComplaintPass
Jul 12, 2024 · this eventCanvassPass

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