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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

235 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626308

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1683212

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLAN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418762

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCE FOOD BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE VENTS IN THE OFFICE AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WATER FILTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT WATERS PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447230

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECSSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345308

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES(I.E., TWO LARGE PLASTIC RICE CONTAINERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL STATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANIZITIZE UNDER SHELVES UNDER GRILL STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3COMP SINK AND AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SUCH AS BACKPACKS AND BOOK BAGS SHOULD BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND BETTER ORGANIZED.

Complaint-FirePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134463

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE COOK'S LINE & OPENING AROUND THE FIRE SPRINKLER BY THE HANDSINK, MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE, MUST FIX.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569811

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING SECTIONS OF THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK, PREP SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY WALLS ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614588

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY SHELVES).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491588

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343310

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343293

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 235 W LAKE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & BULLETIN BOARD AT PICK-UP WINDOW; 7-ON WALL & CEILING BY MOP SINK; 5-ON WALL AROUND REAR DOOR BY DISHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE SOURCE & CONTACT P.C.O.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY WALL/CEILING AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLIES MUST BE SANITIZED & MAINTAINED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED IN PLASTIC TO ELIMINATE BREEDING OF PESTS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60606

260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1379435.

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