What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 65 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 January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chipotle Mexican Grill have?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has 24 total violations across 4 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 65/100, 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: 3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #450, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 65

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #450, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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Mexican•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #123 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Waste management

Garbage or waste not properly handled

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 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.

Location

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #450, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor by the soda machine

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide updated grease trap ( they should come every 90 days)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Provide trash can by hand washing station
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
cannot have utensils on the floor, store 6 inches off the ground (burrito bowl lids)
DAL-4*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
cannot place vent filters on trash can bin or any containers
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer too low

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need RFSM
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out under vent hood
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
need trash can by the hand sink

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Chlorine sanitizer at dish machine is too strong

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaking 3 compartment sink and hand was station toward the rear
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap last serviced on 1/12/21

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard−2
Intake vents covered with dust
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Utensils stored on floor

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets on RIC

Base deductions−2 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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