Chipotle

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack and touching side exterior of ice machine. Instd to store ice scoop in protected manner and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink in womens washroom. Instructed to repair leaking faucet fixture.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2456333 on 11/6/2020. Previous core violations not corrected: (#58) - 2-102.13: instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2456333 on 11/6/2020. Previous core violations not corrected: (#58) - 2-102.13: instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2456333 on 11/6/2020. Previous core violations not corrected: (#58) - 2-102.13 :instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. No proof of training was presented for any city of chicago food manager; must obtain & maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (brown & white rice). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2456333 on 11/6/2020. Previous core violations not corrected: (#58) - 2-102.13 :instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. No proof of training was presented for any city of chicago food manager; must obtain & maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent over the rice cooker and fryer in the rear prep area to remove dust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain and floor by the 4 comp sink in need of cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris and/or water from floors throughout the rear prep area, walk in cooler, rear office, customer dining, and front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields throughout rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert mulituse utensils on dish storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn door gaskets on hot holding cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from light shields in rear dish / prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: fryer in front prep area and flat bed grill, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not clean under and behind equipment various areas, outside back door, and by cooking equipment, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: fryer in front prep area and flat bed grill, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not clean under and behind equipment various areas, outside back door, and by cooking equipment, instructed to clean daily

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

Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling off the wire ice scoop holding rack at the ice machine. Instructed to repair or replace the surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the tubing connected to the mop sink chemical dispensing system. Instructed to repair the leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at base of wall and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive staining and discoloration on the cutting boards. Instructed to 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: Front double doors not rodent proof, approx. 1/2 inch gap at bottom of front doors. Rear door not rodent proof. Approx. 1/2 inch gap at bottom corner. Instructed to rodent proof doors so as to be tight fitting. Serious citation issued: 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several bins of overflowing, exposed garbage immediately outside the rear exit door. Instructed to maintain garbage area at all times and provide tight fitting lids. Serious violation: 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive staining and discoloration on the cutting boards. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: ice scoop for large ice machine, steamer/fryer in rear prep area, shelf underneath counter across from service line in front food prep area, pop/beer cooler interior in front food prep area, and sinks in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, debris and numerous puddles of water. Must keep floors clean and dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dirt, stains ane splatters from walls throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to adjust pressure of water at all exposed hand sinks. When washing hands water splashes on the walls and floors, keeping these areas constantly wet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must keep entire outside property line area of business clean free of trash and debris. All articles and items stored in rear enclosed outside area must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear outside enclosed garbage area not properly maintained. Lids left open, birds inside the receptacles, and trash on the ground inside the corral. Ground area mut be properly maintained clean, and lids must be kept closed on all receptacles. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified mgr with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of investigation while potentially hazardous foods were being prepared and/or served(chicken, rice, beans, tacos, salads, burritos). Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: ice scoop for large ice machine, steaner/fryer in rear prep area, shelf underneath counter across from service line in front food prep area, pop/beer cooler interior in front food prep area, and sinks in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, debris and numerous puddles of water. Must keep floors clean and dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dirt, stains ane splatters from walls throughout where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to adjust pressure of water at all exposed hand sinks. When washing hands water splashes on the walls and floors, keeping these areas constantly wet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must keep entire outside property line area of business clean free of trash and debris. All articles and items stored in rear enclosed outside area must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the ground.

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 evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 25 live small flies in the front and rear prep areas resting on walls,ceilings,on the outside of the walk in cooler and in the womens washroom. Must remove insects, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-005a

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

Inspector’s note: Food prep area not properly protected from customer dining area. Must install proper separation between food prep area and customer areas to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Serious citation issued 7-38-005a

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean cooking equipment and the interior of the sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the pipes underneath the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Food prep area not separated from customer area (see attached pictures). Must separate area from customer area to avoid possible contamination of food. Recommended installing swinging doors to separate area or some other form of separation. Violation discussed with office staff.