Chipotle Mexican Grill Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED LID OF THE FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER BROKEN FROM HINGES AND SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID,THE OTHER GARBAGE CONTAINER LID NOT CLOSED,RELEASED TO SIDE OF CONTAINER; NO GARBAGE INSIDE HOWEVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS DIRTY,FOUL ODORS AND NUMEROUS FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN FROM ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,PIECES MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE PANEL

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN FROM ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,PIECES MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE PANEL

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.