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Chipotle Mexican Grill

December 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Salsa in reach in fridge 46F Guacamole at delivery line 46F Cheese at delivery line 49F Greens at delivery line 49F Greens Guac and cheese at front prep line 51F. Person in charge took corrective action and removed product and placed it in the walk in fridge in the back area to chill rapidly and bring to 41f or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Purrell hand sanitizer was observed being stored next to juice in back area. Person in charge took corrective action by removing the product and placing it in the correct location.
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge was not able to demonstrate complete knowledge of employee illness policy reporting and restrictions. Learn and train all staff.
code 590.002/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Vomit and diarrhea kit was not fully supplied with caution tape. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge was not able to demonstrate complete active managerial control over all risk factors and interventions. Learn and re-train all staff.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Inside of storage unit underneath burrito press on delivery line has old rice at bottom. Underneath handsink on wall near the stove is soiled with food debris. Handsink in the back warewash area has food debris and floor at warewashing area in back is soiled attracting fruit flies. Door handle of reach in fridge in front prep area soiled. Wall above 3 bay sink heavily soiled. Floor of walk in is fridge in back area is dirty. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Adult fruit flies were observed harboring underneath handsink near front prep line above grill hood and in the warewashing area around the 3 bay sink. Advised person in charge to check and clean all drains. Clean soiled areas to remove pest activity and provide extermination report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ice scooper observed inside with handle touching the ice. Person in charge took corrective action by removing utensil.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Bags of trash were observed being left outside and not placed in dumpster trash was also observed being left behind the dumpster. Pick up trash and clean area appropriately.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Flourescent lights in back area were observed with no sheilding above where chips are stored and other food is being prepared. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on August 25, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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