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Chipotle Mexican Grill

9 West 42 Street

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from May 17, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Violations cited

2 recorded violations

minorCode 20-08Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 20-01Other

Official Wording

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 08BPests

Official Wording

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 17, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 17, 2024 · Original Source