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Chipotle Mexican Grill #3651

5533 S Harlem Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 25, 2026

7

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 25, 2026

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITEBAT ALL TIMES. VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38012. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT OVER DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLRAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 25, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2020License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2020LicenseFailRisk 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 #3651 — questions

Did Chipotle Mexican Grill #3651 pass its last health inspection?
Chipotle Mexican Grill #3651 at 5533 S Harlem Ave was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3651?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITEBAT AL
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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