Inspection record
Chipotle Mexican Grill
553 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02116
9inspections since May 2026
24violations recorded
HE_Hearinglatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Nov 2, 2026HE_Hearing4 violations
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed trash on the grounds around the dumpsters. Ensure staff is cleaning the trash area at the end of shift and in the morning.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed water on the stairway (near the front line) and a leak in the ceiling. Clean stairs to remove stagnant water. Repair the leak in the ceiling. Clean floor Observed a strong smell in the basement area. Clean to remove smell.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp dish machine sanitizer is not reading. Contact licensed person to repair dish machine.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
On10/15/26 a smoke test was conducted a few doors down. I stopped by on 10/15/26 to ask if anyone at this establishment observed smoke and the PIC stated yes and stated that the smoke was coming from the grease container and pipe that is connected to the grease container. Please contact a licensed plumber to repair and ensure no smoke can get through. Please have the grease trap serviced to remove the strong odor.
Oct 26, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash and debris on the ground to the right an Clean to remove all trash and ensure staff is maintaining this area daily.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed water on the stairway (near the front line) and a leak in the ceiling. Clean stairs to remove stagnant water. Repair the leak in the ceiling. Clean floor
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
On10/15/26 a smoke test was conducted a few doors down. I stopped by on 10/15/26 to ask if anyone at this establishment observed smoke and the PIC stated yes and stated that the smoke was coming from the grease container and pipe that is connected to the grease container. Please contact a licensed plumber to repair and ensure no smoke can get through. Please have the grease trap serviced to remove the strong odor.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp dish machine running to high and the chlorine strips are not testing properly. Repair low temp dishmachine and discontinue use until repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
Oct 16, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash and debris on the ground to the right and left of the back door and inside the trash area. Clean to remove all trash and ensure staff is maintaining this area daily.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
On10/15/26 a smoke test was conducted a few doors down. I stopped by on 10/15/26 to ask if anyone at this establishment observed smoke and the PIC stated yes and stated that the smoke was coming from the grease container and pipe that is connected to the grease container. Please contact a licensed plumber to repair and ensure no smoke can get through. Please have the grease trap serviced to remove the strong odor.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed soiled floors and walls and stairs leading to the basement. Clean to remove all debris on the walls and floors. Observed food debris on the shelving in the upstairs area. Remove items from the shelving to clean and sanitize shelving and to ensure no food debris is left overnight. Observed water on the stairs also leading to the basement and a leak in the ceiling. Clean stairs to remove stagnant water. Repair the leak in the ceiling.
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Low temp dish machine running to high and the chlorine strips are not testing properly. Repair low temp dishmachine and discontinue use until repaired. Please use the 3 bay sink.
Jul 31, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed a few ceiling lights out in the kitchen/prep/front counter area. All equipment is working properly. PIC called the electrian. Repair lights
Jul 30, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Extended for unit that is 43 F and is not being used. Waiting on repair or replacement.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed a few ceiling lights out in the kitchen/prep/front counter area. All equipment is working properly. PIC called the electrian. Repair lights
Jul 13, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Lettuce on line 54 F 55 F Item removed from service 2 door glass refrigeration unit 45 F Lettice 45 F 51 F 54 F 55 F
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC could not produce invoice for food items implicated in complaint of food borne illness Does not know how many of food items sold Does not have immedicate access to recipes etc. PIC reached out to the field leader durning inspection
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Extended for unit that is 43 F and is not being used. Waiting on repair or replacement.
Jul 6, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Lettuce on line 54 F 55 F Item removed from service 2 door glass refrigeration unit 45 F Lettice 45 F 51 F 54 F 55 F
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC could not produce invoice for food items implicated in complaint of food borne illness Does not know how many of food items sold Does not have immedicate access to recipes etc. PIC reached out to the field leader durning inspection
Jun 9, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed trash and food debris on the grounds around the trash area. Clean grounds to remove trash and food debris. Ensure the trash area is being maintained daily and the covers are secure and closed.
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed no lids on both dumpsters. Provide lids and ensure that the lids are secure and closed to prevent potenital pests.
Jun 4, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed no lids on both dumpsters. Provide lids and ensure that the lids are secure and closed to prevent potenital pests.
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed trash and food debris on the grounds around the trash area. Clean grounds to remove trash and food debris. Ensure the trash area is being maintained daily and the covers are secure and closed.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology