Chipotle Mexican Grill Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-12, REPORT #1106345. #18-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. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,NO PROOF OF WORK ODER NOR INVOICE OF PURCHASE OF NEW SHED OR MATERIAL TO FIX THE SHED. TAGGED SHED " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UPON MY REQUEST FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE SHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

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.

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.