Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of northside dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine leaking from right side base onto floor creating a puddle of water on floor across from ice machine. Instructed to repair ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling above prep table in small area next cookline. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged ceiling above prep table in small area next to cookline.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris underneath equipment in catering area of front prep. Instructed to clean underneath equipment in catering area of front prep and maintain. Observed black buildup on interior of floor drain underneath eastside front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain underneath eastside front prep handwashing sink and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior of small two door cold holding unit in front prep under serving line. Instructed to clean interior of small two door cold holding unit in front prep under serving line and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris underneath equipment in catering area of front prep. Instructed to clean underneath equipment in catering area of front prep and maintain. Observed black buildup on interior of floor drain underneath eastside front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain underneath eastside front prep handwashing sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 dead roach near the front register close to front entrance door. Manager cleaned while on site.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris from floors (corners) in walk in cooler/freezer, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found about 50 live fruit flies on front prep area walls and ceiling, instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: dust build-up noted on insulation inside walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor under soda machine. Instructed manager to keep floor dry/clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walls around ice machine. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Fax line salsa reach in cooler thermometer broken. Instructed manager to provide working thermometer for cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live small flies on walls at dishwash area and at dining room. Instructed manager to remove insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Fax line salsa reach in cooler thermometer broken. Instructed manager to provide working thermometer for cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the mop sink in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Mhust clean the floor drain in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal the gap around the pipes on the mop sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, repaint with a non toxic food grade paint or replace and maintain.

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 70 flying insects on walls, boxes and ceiling of premises at the rear,above prep table,at the front serving line at the dining area and at the dish washing room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Poor insulation around cooling lines in walk-in cooler causing drippings over food shelves, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Loose caulking at ventilation hood over cooking, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to have all food handlers with proper hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on ice cubes in ice maker, instructed to store off cubes.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MISSING INSULATION AT COOLING UINT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA. REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #381222 ON 1/5/11 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01- Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking spray nozzle at the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK AT 143F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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. Must replace or repair damaged prep cooler door rubber gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up at interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food build up inside floor drains at prep and dishwash area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Observed burned out light bulbs above mop sink. Instructed manager to replace with working light bulbs also must provide and install light cover inside walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-compartment sink faucet and 3-compartment sink right side compartment pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain plumbing.