RestaurantLicence 2179700

Chipotle

3312 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618

Latest verdictPassOct 5, 2026 · 9 days ago

Inspections26since Nov 27, 2012

Fail rate7.7%2 of 26 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass85%
Conditional8%
Fail8%

26 inspections from 2012 to 2026 · hover a mark

2014201620182020202220242026

PassOct 5, 2026Suspected Food Poisoning Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear hallway. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items off the floor and reorganize area.
FailSep 28, 2026Suspected Food PoisoningRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed rear exit door leading to the garbage dumpsters not pest proofed. Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Evidence of flying insect activity on premises. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects on walls, ceiling and cardboard boxes on rear food storage area. Must clean and sanitize affected areas and whenever needed. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observd dirt and food debris on floor underneath cooking eauipment in front hpt line. Must clean and maintain at all times.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear hallway. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items off the floor and reorganize area.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease and food debris ob floor drains in rear food storage area. Must clean nd maintain at all times.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed four city of Chicago certified food service managers without the allergen training certificate. Instructed above that all city of Chicago certified food service managers must obtain food allergen training certificates and must have certificate on premises.
PassJun 16, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassApr 7, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Outer openings not protected. Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Door has 1/2 inch opening on bottom of the door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow draining at the front exposed handwashing sink in the front food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive dust accumulation on walls ventilation vent in sitting area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear hallway. Must clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear hallway. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items off the floor and reorganize area.
PassFeb 20, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow drainig at the front exposed handwashing sink in the fron food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must repair and maintain at all times.
PassFeb 18, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 29, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 17, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 24, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls especially under and behind ice machine.
PassOct 17, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed rear exit door leading to the garbage dumpsters not pest proofed. Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow draining handwashing sink in mens washroom.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean ceiling in food prep area to remove food splashed debris and maintain.
PassJun 14, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of black slime on caulk behind 4 compartment sink. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk and maintain in good condition.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet on exposed hand washing sink located near dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
PassAug 25, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 28, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalAug 20, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures- beans between 45.2 f and 49.8 f, sofretas (tofu) at 45.4 f, caso (sauce) at 48.9 f, carnitas at 47.3 f, beef at 47.1 f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarilly discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Found 3-door salsa cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature between 44.0 f and 46.0 f, found beef, carnitas etc. Inside said cooler. Instructed manager must repair and maintain salsa cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed ice block build up on condenser inside dmi reach in cooler. Must remove ice block build up inside said cooler and maintain.
PassApr 5, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassDec 19, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalNov 24, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No city of Chicago certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken, etc.) are prepared. Instructed manager a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FailNov 17, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Front entrance/exit double doors not rodent proofed, observed 1/2 inch gap at door sweeps between doors. Instructed manager said doors must be rodent proofed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed dirt/dust build up inside prep area floor drain and floor drain under soda machine. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
PassMar 10, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Some items in walk in cooler not labeled. Instructed manager to label/date foods in walk in cooler.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed slight calcium build up on ice machine plastic tubes. Instructed manager to clean/replace plastic tubes in ice machine.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Dish wash area exposed hand wash bowl water pressure too high. Must lower water pressure at said exposed hand wash bowl.
PassOct 27, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must detail clean the floor drain under the 3-comp sink and under the soda dispensing machine area. Also clean floor around the floor drain under the soda dispensing machine area to remove syrup build-up.
PassJan 5, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must clean, sanitize and/or replace wall caulking on the left hand side at the 3-comp sink area. Found above with a blackish substance on it. Must remove
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair leaky faucet base at the 3-comp sink in the rear area. Also must tighten loose hot and cold water faucet knob at the hand washing sinks in both men's and ladies restrooms.
PassAug 31, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor not clean kitchen area, under and behind equipment, instructed to clean daily,
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Knob in men and women bathroom at hand sinks in poor repair, instructed to repair,
3. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  No food handler training in Illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,
PassOct 30, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Must label all bulk storage containers,
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Push handle to soap dispensers at kitchen hand sinks, in poor repair, sticking when push, not properly working, must repair,
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean interior cabinets of cooking fryers,
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor in kitchen area needs cleaning,
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Knob in men and women bathroom at hand sinks in poor repair, instructed to repair,
PassMar 19, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Handle missing at cooking fryer door, needs replaced,
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor in kitchen area needs cleaning,
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Knob in mens bathroom at hand sink in poor repair, instructed to repair,
PassOct 10, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassNov 27, 2012LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

3810×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
558×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
514×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
344×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
333×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
302×
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
322×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2179700 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.