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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

5961 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610421

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587617

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572455

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND SOFT DRINK/SODA AS DEFAULT FOR KIDS MENU/ONLINE. MUST REMOVE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554210

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473148

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356141

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: - OBSERVED FACILITY IS NOT USING DRAIN PLUGS AT THE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE. MUST UTILIZE DRAIN PLUGS OR FLUSH BASE PAD AT ALL OUTDOOR TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT BY THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATIONS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - SEE VIOLATION#:60. -

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2261223 ON 1/28/19: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261223

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159593

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. WITNESSED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO USING PLASTIC GLOVES AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE WHILE BOTH ON FRONT FOOD PREPARATION FOOD LINE. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF GLOVE USE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLUMBING PIPING NOT MAINTAINED. PIPING AT THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA FOUND WRAPPED WITH INSULATION THAT WAS TORN, PEELING AND EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE TORN INSULATION ON PIPING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2089034

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069259

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

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: OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065083

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2064512 DATED 6/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064512

Location recorded for this inspection · CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL · 5961 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARABAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 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

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