CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056

GRADE A

Monday, July 28, 2025

Overview

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 in Fresh Meadows Utopia received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on July 28, 2025, scoring 7 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
176-61 UNION TURNPIKE
Queens, NY 11366
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
1 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 09C

Food contact surface improperly constructed

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized

📋 Code Requirements

Use stainless steel, approved plastics; no wood except cutting boards; smooth, intact surfaces

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 — Inspection Questions

Did CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 pass their NYC health inspection on July 28, 2025?
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 passed with an A grade on July 28, 2025 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 have?
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3056 had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 09C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09C (Food contact surface improperly constructed) is a major violation. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized