Chipotle Mexican Grill

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted food debris, spills, and dirt behind hot cooking equipment in front prep area, in rear behind ice machine, and under three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for salt, sugar, etc containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris and food spills on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry at all times to prevent pest breathing.

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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the three compartment sink (left side) leaking. Must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the front prep line handwash sink and the right faucet at the three compartment sink leaking. Must repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floor dry at all times to prevent pest breathing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tile need re-grouting underneath the rear soda syrup storage rack and to maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: - must invert all clean utensils during storage to provide all food contact surfaces of equipment to be protected from exposure to potential sources of contamination. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - unable to observe the complete backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate location of the mop sink's backflow prevention device for visible inspection. -

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/damaged light shield in rear food prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink mold like substances severe build up on interior part of ice machine located at rear food prep area likely to contaminate the ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove all ice and clean, sanitize and maintain the addressed ice machine. Must not use until the violation corrected. Serious violation: 7-38-005 (a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed minor food debris under 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area and under cooking grills at front food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/damaged light shield in rear food prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (brown rice,cut lettuce,guacamole).must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases near rear door and in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand sink with hot and cold running water in dish washing area.must replace missing top on back flow device on mop sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for hot holding unit in front prep area

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep area floor drain not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear/dishwashing area ceiling light shields not clean,instructed to clean. Observed the wall behind the 3 compartment sink with a brown/black substance, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear middle nozzle leaking, also the sprayer when the water is turned on, instructed to repair/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed green cutting board with a dark color, and the white cutting board is orange in color. Both in poor repair, insrtucted to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two broken light shields in rear, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, ONLY PHOTO COPY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST ORIGINALS(CITY OF CHICAGO). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the green cutting board with a dark color, and the white cutting board is orange in color both in poor repair, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the flat grill not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front ceiling vents not clean,instructed to clean. Also clean all ceiling light shields in rear prep area.also reattach missing vent cover rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two broken light shields in rear, instructed to replace.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by dishwashing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not maintained. Spillage surrounding dumpster. Also, 1 of 2 dumpster missing lid. Serious violation 7-38-020. Citation issued.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (rice,beans, chicken, etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: : the following require a detail cleaning fan covers,shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler,upper panel of ice machine,knozzles at fountain drink station.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.

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 the front main entrance doors to this food establishments not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry.must make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms.serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (rice,beans, chicken, etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: The following require a detail cleaning fan covers,shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler,upper panel of ice machine,knozzles at fountain drink station.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Beef at 146.2 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises with city of chicago certificate and have certificate posted at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under soda dispenser, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean .

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Several leaks noted under soda dispenser unit. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraint while in food preparation 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inch at bottom in middle of double entry doors. Instructed to repair doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary not displayed or posted in plain view of the customers. Establishment does not have the inspection report summary posted. Instructed that the inspection report summary must be available and posted conspicuous inside establishment for customers view. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under soda dispenser, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean .

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Several leaks noted under soda dispenser unit. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraint while in food preparation area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove worn out caulking behind 3 compartment sink and must caulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean or replace rubber tubing inside ice machine (behind upper panel).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (cold) low water pressure at 2 exposed hand sink in front food prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED WARPED LID/COVER OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER (MIDDLE) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.