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Accommodation & Food Services · Richmond, VA

Chipotle Mexican Grill

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chipotle Mexican Grill 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ritz Carlton in Atlanta, GA is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chipotle Mexican Grill compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chipotle Mexican Grill runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Chipotle Mexican Grill sits at penalty rank #822 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

How Chipotle Mexican Grill Compares

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-11

Last Inspection

2019-10-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Chipotle Mexican Grill compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chipotle Mexican Grill Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $4,200 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chipotle Mexican Grill, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Ritz Carlton $4,200 GA Moon Beam Capital Investments LLC DBA Radisson Hotel $4,200 MI East Coast Bagel $4,195 CA Flux Restaurant and Bar $4,213 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ritz Carlton
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $4,200
LT's Pizzeria and Catering
Toms River, NJ
0 inspections $0
Moon Beam Capital Investments LLC DBA Radisson Hotel
Farmington Hills, MI
2 inspections $4,200
Holiday Inn Express Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca, TX
0 inspections $0
Days Inn
Billings, MT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chipotle Mexican Grill's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chipotle Mexican Grill have? ▼
Chipotle Mexican Grill has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Chipotle Mexican Grill had? ▼
Chipotle Mexican Grill has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-11 and the most recent on 2019-10-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chipotle Mexican Grill? ▼
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Chipotle Mexican Grill have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chipotle Mexican Grill has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Chipotle Mexican Grill operate in? ▼
Chipotle Mexican Grill operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722210). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chipotle Mexican Grill rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranks #60,288 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Chipotle Mexican Grill's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chipotle Mexican Grill's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ritz Carlton in Atlanta, GA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $4,200 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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