Canvass
Mar 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1166 N State St
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGH OF THE OFFICE JUST BEFORE ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WHITE WALL TILE COMING LOOSE FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 20, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOWER WALL COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL JUST LEFT OF THE FLAT TOP IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 4, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS OVERFILLED. EMPLOYEE HAS FLATTENED THE GARBAGE IN ALL DUMPSTER CONTAINERS WHICH ALLOWS THE LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 19, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source