CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 110.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be provided/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW AND LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAR LEFT BASE OF SINK STOPPER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE, RESTRICT STORING ON PREP COUNTER TABLE TOPS,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, RICE, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT COOKING AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND LOOSE PEELING CAULK OVER PREP SINK MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT MANUAL LEVER STOPPER FAR LEFT BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.