PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 16, 2023
Complaint
License #2109272
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD SERVING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER: SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F( FRONT SERVING COLD UNIT);SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46.9F(INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER); GUACAMOLE AT FRONT SERVING LINE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50F; GUACAMOLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 47.6F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. CHEESE 14.5POUNDS,VALUE 39; GUACAMOLE POUND 10,VALUE 48 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS BOTTOM PART .REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: BEARED RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: BEARED RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection