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Chipotle Mexican Grill

2743 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 16, 2025

25

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on May 16, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISH AREA HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT UTILITY SPRAYING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 16, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2024Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 27, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 25, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2011ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 11, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill — questions

Did Chipotle Mexican Grill pass its last health inspection?
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 2743 N Elston Ave was inspected on May 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Chipotle Mexican Grill?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISH AREA HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAP
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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