CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISH DETERGENT USED IN DISH WASHING COMPARTMENT OF 4- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH SOILED CUTTING BOARD THAT FOOD HANDLER JUST USED HAD SPRAYED WATER ON IT AND SUBMERGED INTO SANITIZING SOLUTION AND THEN USED AGAIN TO CUT MEATS ON.MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULITUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Inadequate sanitization allows pathogens to survive and multiply, causing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

Food contact surfaces must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Clean and sanitize: After each use with different raw foods; Between raw and ready-to-eat foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Using approved methods and concentrations.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOWER BROKEN WET WALL BASE AND FOOD DEBRI UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND KEEP AREA DRY .MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/16.(SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.