FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHIPOTLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 7, 2016
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License #2254229
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection