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Chipotle

Chain

3312 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

Sep 28, 2026 — Food-poisoning complaint

Fail

Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

Flying insects infesting food storage area; pest control needed immediately.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 20 live flying insects found on walls, ceiling, and cardboard boxes in rear food storage area. Priority violation issued.
  • Rear exit door to dumpsters not sealed properly, allowing pest entry.
  • Dirt and food debris accumulating on floor under cooking equipment at front line.
  • Four certified food service managers lack required allergen training certificates.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT PEST PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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Inspection History

Chipotle has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 90% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.

Oct 5, 2026Pass

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection — A follow-up to a suspected food-poisoning inspection.

1 violation
Sep 28, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

6 violations
Jun 16, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.