Brooklyn, NY — A Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Downtown Brooklyn was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene following an inspection conducted on June 29, 2026. The restaurant, located at 474 Fulton St, received a score of 68, placing it firmly in the C range under the city's grading system. Inspectors cited one non-critical violation, and actions requiring immediate correction were addressed on-site before data was released publicly on July 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill #3309 identified one violation, classified as non-critical under the NYC Health Code:

Code 10B — 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.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection. Critical violations are those that pose a direct risk of foodborne illness, such as improper food temperatures, pest activity, or contaminated food sources. The single violation cited here falls into the non-critical category, which typically involves facility maintenance, equipment conditions, and plumbing compliance rather than immediate contamination risk.

Despite the limited number of violations, the score of 68 resulted in a closure order. Scoring in New York City's restaurant inspection system is not simply a count of violations — each violation carries a point value determined by its severity and public health significance. A plumbing-related violation of this nature can carry a substantial point penalty depending on the specific conditions inspectors documented.

DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed during the inspection visit.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. The rules are also informed by the FDA Food Code, a federal guidance document that establishes science-based standards for safe food handling, facility maintenance, and sanitation.

The violation cited in this inspection — Code 10B — relates to plumbing integrity and liquid waste management. Back-flow prevention devices protect the potable water supply from contamination by preventing used or waste water from reversing direction into clean water lines. When these devices are absent or non-functional, there is a risk of cross-contamination that could compromise food safety indirectly.

Improper drainage and liquid waste disposal can also create conditions conducive to bacterial growth and pest attraction if left unaddressed over time. Inspectors are trained to evaluate these conditions in the context of the full facility environment, and point values are assigned accordingly.

The closure of an establishment does not necessarily indicate a widespread food safety emergency. In many cases, a closure reflects a score threshold being reached, with required corrections made on-site before or shortly after the inspection. Establishments may reopen once they demonstrate compliance with applicable health code requirements and pass a re-inspection.

Inspection History

Chipotle Mexican Grill #3309 has been inspected multiple times in recent years. Its prior record reflects a generally strong compliance history:

  • 2025-03-31: Score 2 (Grade A)
  • 2024-01-16: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • 2023-11-14: Score 33
  • 2022-11-07: Score 11 (Grade A)

Three of the four prior inspections resulted in Grade A ratings, with the restaurant scoring as low as 2 points in March 2025 — an exceptionally clean result. The November 2023 inspection, which yielded a score of 33, did not result in a grade letter being recorded in public data, which can occur when an establishment opts for re-inspection before posting a grade.

The June 29, 2026 inspection represents a significant departure from this establishment's recent performance, and the score of 68 is considerably higher than any previously recorded result for this location.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system to communicate restaurant inspection results to the public. Grades are posted at restaurant entrances and reflect the most recent scored inspection:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points — indicates a high level of compliance with food safety standards
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points — indicates some violations were found and corrective action may be needed
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points — indicates more significant compliance issues were identified

A score of 68 falls well into Grade C territory. Establishments that receive a score in the C range during an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point a grade is posted based on the re-inspection result. During the period between an initial inspection and re-inspection, a Grade Pending card may be displayed in lieu of a letter grade.

Closures are issued when inspectors identify conditions that pose an imminent public health hazard, or in some cases when a combination of violations produces a score triggering administrative action. Once the conditions prompting closure are corrected and verified, establishments can resume operations.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Chipotle Mexican Grill #3309 including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.