What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 August 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chipotle Mexican Grill have?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has 35 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

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: 2705 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 41

2705 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/14/2023

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0Poor

Mexican•Uptown

Ranked #633 of 751 in UptownBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Mar

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FOR SIGHT & TOUCH
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP MUST BE SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED BUCKET INSIDE OF HAND SINK- DO NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
GNATS NEAR OFFICE/ EXTERMINATE AS OFTEN AS NEEDED
DAL-5*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil−2
SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS / WATER MUST BE CHANGES AS OFTEN AS NEEDED
DAL-6*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP- AIR FAN COVERS (WIC)
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND TRASH CANS / SERVING LINE
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENT SYSTEM
DAL-9*44 Receptacles sufficient capacity−2
OBSERVED LARGE TRASH BIN INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DUMPSTERS OBSERVE OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
FINISH OUT PVC PIPE (WITH) 1 AIR GAP (FRONT HAND SINK)
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
RESTOCK FIRST AID KIT

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Flies observed in kitchen

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Interior of ice machine soiled
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed cleaning chemical in unlabeled bottle
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Must have grease trap ticket available

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food stored on floor in wic
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Water dripping from ceiling in kitchen
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand wash signs in restroom
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employees missing food handlers

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash−5
Employee did not wash hands when changing gloves /stations

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
House flies in kitchen area/ air gap in front door
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths left on prep counter

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * chicken 124* beef 122*
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO sanitizer in 3 comp sink mixer and sanitation buckets

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANED FLOOR DRAIN AND CONTACTED INSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HAND WASH.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
OBSERVED MANAGERS STEPPED IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTTRAINTS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Store used utensils in a manner that minimizes cross contamination with other surfaces.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace broken gaskets replace broken soap dispenser
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean dirty gaskets on small ric

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
WITH RICE PREP

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · 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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