Chipotle Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Safritas cooling from the overnite shift at 47F at 12.00Pm .Discarded by PIC. Retrain staff how to cool the product.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
  Inspector note: Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. Repair/ PIC said that a call was made to repair the machine and waiting on a part. Currently using 3 compartment sink to wash-rinse and sanitize per PIC.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Remove all the spray bottles from the hand sink in the prep area. All handsinks need to be accesible at all times for hand washing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Noted ice scoop handle in the ice machine. store Ice scoop handle not in contact with ice. Retrain staff
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency Visible dust on the white tilled wall in the Online section area. Clean with frequency
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rinsing Procedures (C)
  Inspector note: Noted the washed utensils not properly rinsed before sanitizing. Retrain staff to immerse the soapy utensil/pots/pans in the plain water to remove soap before sanitizing. Follow proper procedures for washing-rinsing-sanitizing.
  code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floors in the soda storage area in the back is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
  Inspector note: Employee personal items stored in the dry storage area. Discontinue and retrain staaff to store personal belongings in the locker room area.
  code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 3, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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