COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Sep 21, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4820 Ridge Av
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Approved - No Violations
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsCOMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jul 9, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 27, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. Dish war is spoke dirty , rust covers the inside of the machine.
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 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability
Inspector’s notes
Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. Cleaning agents was out.
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 4.1(EE)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(EE)(2) - Warewashing Machines - Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers
Inspector’s notes
A warewashing machine installed after March 01, 2005 does not have an alarm or visual method to indicate if the detergent and sanitizer are not being delivered.
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 5.4(D)Other
Official wording
5.4(D) - Receptacles
Inspector’s notes
Receptacles, waste handling units, or compactors do not meet construction or cleaning requirements.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor drain under the pop machine in the entry is dirty soiled .
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 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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 Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 15, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(H)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.2(H) - Facilities: Walls and ceilings - studs, joists, and rafters
Inspector’s notes
A supply of toilet tissue was not available at each toilet.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Queso and black beans stored under 135 F on the steam table.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. Filter for the dish washer was gloged .
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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor is soiled.
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 Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Oct 23, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. 1. Observed a buildup within the dishwasher. Manager cleaned dishwasher. 2. Observed a buildup within the 3-compartment sink. Manager cleaned 3-compartment sink.
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 Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 14, 2024
Not Abated
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Floor is dirty under the equipments . Clean the floor maintain it 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(11)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(11) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 3717-1-02.1(A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.1(A) - Violation - PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Ware washing equipment-cleaning frequency. Ware washing equipment and components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
Inspector’s notes
"Floor drains are soiled Plumbing fixtures are not kept clean ."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 8, 2024
Abated On-Site
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(F)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Floor is dirty under the equipments . Clean the floor maintain it 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Ware washing equipment-cleaning frequency. Ware washing equipment and components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"No paper towels by the hand washing sink in the back area Hand washing lavatory shall be provided with paper towels or any approved hand drying provision."
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
Inspector’s notes
"Hand washing sinks, and the floor drain a re dirty Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
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 3717-1-02.1(A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.1(A) - Violation - PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(11)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(11) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 13, 2023
Not Abated
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(F)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
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 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
Inspector’s notes
"HAnd washing sinks, and the floor drain a re dirty Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
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 3717-1-02.1(A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.1(A) - Violation - PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
Inspector’s notes
"PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employees to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Floor is dirty under the equipments . Clean the floor maintain it 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
Inspector’s notes
"Ware washing equipment -sanitizer concentration is low . Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
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 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Ware washing equipment-cleaning frequency. Ware washing equipment and components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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 3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Fajitas was not reheated to 165 F for Hot Holding TCS food was not heated to 165 F CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger reheated Fajitas to 165 F and place it for Hot Holding"
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(11)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(11) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties-sanitizing Dish washer is not dispensing right concentration of the sanitizer Dishes are coming from the dish washer are not sanitzed , The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger orders to stop using the dish washing machine, and use the three compartment sink instead until its fixed to dispense the right concentration of the sanitizer"
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 Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source