What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?

Chipotle Mexican Grill was last inspected on October 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chipotle Mexican Grill have?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Chipotle Mexican Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chipotle Mexican Grill serve?

Chipotle Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Name: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 8 E MADISON ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 88

8 E MADISON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Mexican•The Loop

Ranked #146 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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8 E MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint1 Suspected Food Poisoning

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED UNLABELED LARGE WHITE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BOXES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS, A STORAGE AREA FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND TOPS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ANOTHER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE FROM ANOTHER STORE WITH A PICTURE OF HIS CERTICATE AT ABOUT 2:30 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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