CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.