STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Chipotle at Staten Island Mall abruptly closed Monday evening, sparking concern among customers and chatter on social media. Readers contacted the Advance/SILive.com food department for answers.

The company did not respond to comment by deadline, but its website lists the Mall location at 2655 Richmond Ave. as “temporarily closed.” A recorded message at the restaurant says it will reopen at 10:45 a.m. The site currently holds an “A” grade from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Earlier this year, rumors circulated online claiming Chipotle was shutting down nationwide. Those reports were false. According to USA Today , the confusion began when a Spanish outlet published a story about a Chipotle spinoff, Farmesa Fresh Eatery, closing — mistakenly using

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