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Chipotle Mexican Grill #3481

2400 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Complaint

Jun 3, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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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 issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OUT OF ORDER DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DINING ROOM TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING ROOM TABLES MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE DINING ROOM OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF OVERFLOWING WASTE CONTAINERS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 17, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INNER DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

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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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 28, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

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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 issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SUCH AS NAPKINS AND UTENSILS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF 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 issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 14, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BEEF PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AND ICE MAKING MACHINE UNIT ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVIOR AND PANELS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 26, 2023

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, LARGE MACHINE IN DISH ROOM, AND ICE-MAKING UNIT ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING AREA, WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT TOGO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST 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 problems
notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565201 ON 10-12-22 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #51- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF INSTALLED UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

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