CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1979

Address: 1522 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 7, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Chain: Chipotle

Inspection History (34 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-08-07 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint)
• Pass — 2026-06-02 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint)
• Pass — 2026-05-11 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint)
• Pass — 2026-05-06 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint)
• Pass — 2026-03-04 00:00:00 (Complaint) 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROLLED UP FLOOR MATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A CORNER CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL
• Pass — 2025-11-05 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS(TORTILLAS, RICE, ETC) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS
• Pass — 2025-10-09 00:00:00 () 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE
• Fail — 2025-09-29 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORI
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-02-21 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND S
• Pass — 2024-12-18 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE DEBRIS. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: M
• Pass — 2024-04-29 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOGO ORDER SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVES LEAKS AT THE B
• Pass — 2023-09-25 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS
• Pass — 2023-08-22 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2023-08-15 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. | 2. CITY OF CHICAG
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-05-15 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. | 2. CITY OF CHICAG
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-04-17 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. | 2. CITY OF CHICAG
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-02-23 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. | 2. CITY OF CHICA
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-11-28 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON APRIL 1
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-05-10 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS
• Pass — 2021-09-30 00:00:00 () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED T

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