Chipotle Mexican Grill

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) : observed underside of counter next to hot holding line in poor repair must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean excessive food debris build up from counter tops,cashier shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must provide an extention from drainline pipe at walk in cooler directly to open site floor drain to prevent from having pooling water at drain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor along wall bases and floor drains throughout premises.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 150 CALORIES MUST BE LESS THAN 130 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : observed sticky substance on staircase stairs and pooling water on floor along walls in rear prep and dish washing areas must remove and keep dry to prevent insects.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(bulk,shakers)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies flying around and on walls & ceilings in dry food storage,dish washing area, rear hallway ,dining room,prep areas and swimming around in water of floor drain in main prep area recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/28/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky substance on staircase stairs and pooling water on floor along walls in rear prep and dish washing areas must remove and keep dry to prevent insects.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label all dry food storage containers with the common name.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris at the bottom of reach-in coolers at the serving line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris and wet soil accumulation on the floors throughout the cooking and serving line area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler rusty inteior walls, instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found hood filters above cooking equipment with grease accumulation, instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Damaged insulation covering in walk-in cooler, instructed to repair.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/provided.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty or city of chicago food service certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to always have a food service manager on site at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors underneath shelving at the dry storage area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted over 30 flying insects on walls and ceiling especially at the hall way between the rear prep and dry storage room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas.recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager or city of chicago food service certificate on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, avocado, beans etc). Instructed to have a city certificate on site at all times and a certified food manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors underneath shelving at the dry storage area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Noted employees with no food handlers certificate on site or proof. Instructed to have all employees food handlers certificate on site at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Storage boxes and rugs stored on floor in storage hot water room.also floors not clean of debris.must elevate storage properly on adequate shelving at least 6-inches off floor and clean/maintain floor.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 35-40 live fruit flies scattared in dining area and dish room. Instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing grout around floor drains in dish and syrup room, instructed to grout and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation mgr on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods, instructed to obtain. Serious citaiton issued. 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate sneeze guards at the entire l-shaped food service serving line. Sneeze guards must be taller to provide adequate protection.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floor drains throughout premises to prevent pest breeding.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must reorganize and declutter the hot water heater tank room. Must elevate 6 inches off the floor all of the boxes in the dry storage room.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor in the hot water tank room to remove sticky substance from the floor.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the rear exit door and in front of the mopsink area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair exhaust vents at both men's and ladies restrooms.found exhaust vents not in operating condition during inspection. Must be in operating condition at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: During inspection observed approximately 25 small flies on the wall and on the hanging menus across from the soda dispensing machine area. Must clean and sanitize above stated areas. Recommend pest control provide service prior to 8/19/2013.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the rear exit door and in front of the mopsink area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor in the hot water tank room to remove sticky substance from the floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must recaulk wall above the 3-comp sink area. Found caulking in poor condition.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair exhaust vents at both men's and ladies restrooms.found exhaust vents not in operating condition during inspection. Must be in operating condition at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the base of both faucets on the 3 comp. Sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must clean litter/debris from rear dumpster and maintain area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found 15 small live flies in the rear, 30 in the front prep/dining area and 2 large flies in the rear by the 3-comp. Sink. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas and recommended to call pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the base of both faucets on the 3 comp. Sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must clean litter/debris from rear dumpster and maintain area.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certificate or manager on duty while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Chicken, pork, beef, rice, etc.)manager on duty (patricia rodriguez-anaya)could not produce proof that she was enrolled in the sanitation course or had taken the class. Instructed to have both (or proof of enrollment)on the premises at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the base of both faucets on the 3 comp. Sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must clean litter/debris from rear dumpster and maintain area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON THE BACK OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST SWEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LARGE OPENING CRACKS AT THE BOTTOM, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND OF DUMPSTERS SURROUNDINGS, OPEN LIDS, GARBAGE BAGS STICKING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A DUMPSTER WITH NO HOLES WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS, KEEP DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS