Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Name: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 229 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

229 Cedar Ave S

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Sep 27, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Oct 7, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

The guac to go cup were not compostable or recyclable. Replace with BPI compostable cups. The bowls did not have a BPI-certified logo. Confirm with the Minneapolis Health Department that the bowls are certified compostable.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The floors throughout had old food debris. Clean.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The cooler below the catering area had food debris. Clean. There was sour cream spilled on the walk-in cooler shelving. Clean.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

The mop sink was not draining. Fix. There was water buildup near the CO2 tanks. Fix.

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 problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s Notes

The ice machine was leaking. Repair.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

8 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0855Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The front cold holding unit had old food debris build up on the inside. Clean.

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

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

The queso/salsa to-go containers are PE-lined. Replace with compostable or recyclable containers. The to-go fiber bowls and kid containers did not have a BPI certification. Send confirmation that the bowls are compostable.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The floors throughout the kitchen had old food debris build-up. Deep clean and focus on the corners of the kitchen.

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

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0235A(1)Contamination

Official Wording

Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector’s Notes

Containers of raw beef were stored directly above raw onions and pre-cooked pork. Discontinue. Keep raw proteins below ready to get products. The raw products were moved.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

The mop sink was not draining at the time of the inspection. The facility fix the drain.

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 problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1385BPests

Official Wording

Relocate insect control devices so they are not over food preparation areas or in areas where dead insects or fragments can fall onto exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Inspector’s Notes

The bug light was stored directly above utensil storage. Move the storage or move the light.

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 insects

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s Notes

To go container boxes were stored directly on the floor in the back hallway. Store off the ground.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1530ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The hood baffles had grease build up. Clean.

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 Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 26, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

To go containers were found in the kitchen that were black plastic. black plastic is not recyclable in this area. Replace with 1,2 or 5 clear or white plastic. Cups have a PE film and are not recyclable or compostable.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

There was a large amount of food debris and dirt build on the kitchen floors. Deep clean.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s Notes

A quat bucket was measured at 0 ppm. Bucket replace. New concentration measured at 400 ppm.

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 Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 27, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30BOther

Official Wording

GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)

Inspector’s Notes

The facility had recycling containers but did not have recycling collection bins. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

The to go queso containers were PE lined. Provide containers that are either compostable or recyclable.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s Notes

The front main line prep cooler was duct tape inside. Also, water was collecting on the bottom. Repair.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s Notes

The floors throughout the kitchen had dirt and food build up. Deep clean.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s Notes

Single service cups were stored directly on the floor. Store 6 inches off the floor.

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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Maintain the refuse, recyclables, and returnable storage areas and enclosures clean, free of litter, unnecessary items and nonfunctional, no longer used equipment.

Inspector’s Notes

The dumpster area had food that did not make it into the dumpster and was on the floor. Clean.

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 Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source