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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1979

1522 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615

FailSep 29, 2025Complaint

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
7Recorded 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 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Code 45

45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 53

53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUED IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND UNWASHED DISHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 61

61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-21-25 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Published inspection history

11 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
Aug 7, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass
Jun 2, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass
May 11, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass
May 6, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass
Mar 4, 2026ComplaintPass
Nov 5, 2025Short Form ComplaintPass
Oct 9, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Sep 29, 2025 · this eventComplaintFail
Feb 21, 2025ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Dec 18, 2024CanvassPass
Apr 29, 2024CanvassPass

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