What is Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923's health inspection score?

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 has a SafeDine safety score of 97 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 #2923 last inspected?

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 have?

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 safe to eat at?

Yes, Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 serve?

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923 serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923

Name: Chipotle Mexican Grill #2923
Address: 41 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 97

41 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #188 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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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41 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

7 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (CORRECTED ON SITE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN VESTIBULE,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRY WINDOW IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL IN VESTIBULE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE TAKE A SPOON TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED INTO A CONTAINER OF 7.8 LBS OF COOKED HONEY CHICKEN AND ANOTHER MALE DISH WASHER WAS SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HE WAS WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AND NOT SANITIZING AND PLACING UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A PAN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN IN WALK IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD MUST PLACE FOOD ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR ON LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT CALLING PREP STATION LINE TO BE TIGHT FITTING,MISSING INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN VESTIBULE,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT FRONT ENTRY WINDOW IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL IN VESTIBULE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High7 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT HER PHONE IN REAR POCKET AND THEN REMOVED FOOD FROM REFRIGERATOR AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND WALKING AROUND WITH A FOOD BOWL IN HIS HANDS WITH HIS FINGERS INSIDE OF BOWL ON HIS WAY TO PUT FOOD INSIDE ALSO A MALE EMPLOYEE PULLED OUT HIS PHONE WHILE MIXING RICE AND THEN PUT IT BACK INTO HIS PANTS POCKET ALL OF THEM DIDN'T WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCKS ON ONE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR FOR CUSTOMERS PRIVACY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES AT VEGETABLES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LOCATED ALONG THE PATHWAY OF CARS AT REAR DOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD AMONGST THE ROCKS MUST CLEAN AREA AND STORE DUMPSTER IN CORRAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AND GAP ALONG TRESHOLD OF REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM WALL NEAR HOT & COLD SERVING LINE IN LOBBY.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WEATHER STRIPPING WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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