PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 3, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
License #1496019
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45.1F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 8 OUNCES AND $20 OF CHICKEN. ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #44
MINOR
Violation Details
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.12(A)(8) OBSERVED MULTI-USE COVER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE COVER OFF FLOOR, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
Why This Matters
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Specific Requirements
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.114
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN RIGHT STALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN ALL STALLS OF WOMEN WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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