Chipotle Mexican Grill Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY/PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51.5 TO 52F; THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 52F. POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: 2 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 61.6F TO 64.2F; DICED TOMATOES WITH ONION, CILANTRO AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS AT TEMP OF 51.6F;TWO KIND OF SAUCE (RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.8F TO 57F;2 CONTAINERS OF CUT LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 60F TO 66.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED OF MENTIONED PRODUCTS NOR PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 16,VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED FILLED WITH STORED FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,TO EAT IN AND TO TAKE OUT FOOD, PLASTIC CUPS ETC,EAST PANEL BROKEN AND DOORS NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED(GAPS OF 2" OR MORE),NOT ABLE TO CHECK COMPLETELY THE STORAGE DUE TO TOO CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED IF FOOD CONTAINERS/UTENSILS/SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED INSIDE, THE SHED DOOR MUST BE INSECT/ RODENT PROOF AND THE EAST PANEL MUST BE REPAIRED. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED,ALSO NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012A.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.