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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Chipotle Mexican Grill

8 E Madison St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 17, 2026

35

Inspections on record

24

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 17, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS FOR CATERING INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM STORAGE UNDERNEATH OVERHEAD MOTORS COULD BE A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SUCH ITEMS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN HOT WATER TANK/CO2 .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FOOD HOLDING LINE,SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY NEAXT TO BAYLOR.
  7. #59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2641096 8/12/26 NOT CORRECTED-#59-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,VENTILATION DUCTING UNIT IN DINING AREA,REAR HALLWAY WHERE BAYLORS AND GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED, OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS ,HOT WATER TANK AREA/CO2 TANKS,DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING MANAGER REACHED OUT TO PEST CONTROL TO DO A SERVICE TODAY.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 17, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2023Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 18, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2015Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2014Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 12, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2013Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2013Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2013ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2011Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2010ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill — questions

Did Chipotle Mexican Grill pass its last health inspection?
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 8 E Madison St was inspected on Aug 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 35 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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