FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 12, 2012
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License #1969610
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT HANDSINK IN LADIES RESTROOM IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER AS WELL AS THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. THERE IS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH SAID SINKS.THERE IS ALSO NO HOT WATER AT THE OTHER FUNCTIONING HANDSINKS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT 2DR COOLER NEXT TO 1COMP PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection