Chipotle Mexican Grill Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILD FRESH TOMATOES SALSA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE CONTAINER OF DICED FRESH TOMATOES WITH CILANTRO,ONIONS,SPICES ETC.STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SOUTH WALL, AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.2F;ONE CONTAINER OF THE SAME PRODUCT AT TRAY LINE BEEN SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46.7F,ANOTHER CONTAINER OF THE SAME FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL AT TEMP OF 46.5F. POUNDS 16,VALUE 16.COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GROUND WITH A LOT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS.DIRTY FOOD GLOVES ON GROUND,MASHED FOOD ENCRUSTED WITH ICE ON GROUND,A LOT OF BROKEN DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.A GRAY INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE AND NO LID PROVIDED WAS LEFT BY THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE ALLEY. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA IS FILLED WITH SNOW,SO THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN ALLEY.ALSO GARBAGE CONTAINER BY THE WALL IS DENTED AND LIDS ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINER.OBSERVED OUTSIDE A PILE OF COOKED WHITE RICE ON CEMENT GROUND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL AREAS CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT 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: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON TOP THE JUICE /CHIPS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MOUNTED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND SWING DOOR NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING / BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN UNDER THE WEST SHELF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND FOUR BURNER,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.