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Chipotle Mexican Grill

February 25, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILD FRESH TOMATOES SALSA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE CONTAINER OF DICED FRESH TOMATOES WITH CILANTRO,ONIONS,SPICES ETC.STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SOUTH WALL, AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.2F;ONE CONTAINER OF THE SAME PRODUCT AT TRAY LINE BEEN SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46.7F,ANOTHER CONTAINER OF THE SAME FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL AT TEMP OF 46.5F. POUNDS 16,VALUE 16.COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GROUND WITH A LOT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS.DIRTY FOOD GLOVES ON GROUND,MASHED FOOD ENCRUSTED WITH ICE ON GROUND,A LOT OF BROKEN DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS.A GRAY INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE AND NO LID PROVIDED WAS LEFT BY THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE ALLEY. ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA IS FILLED WITH SNOW,SO THE TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN ALLEY.ALSO GARBAGE CONTAINER BY THE WALL IS DENTED AND LIDS ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINER.OBSERVED OUTSIDE A PILE OF COOKED WHITE RICE ON CEMENT GROUND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL AREAS CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER ON TOP THE JUICE /CHIPS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MOUNTED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND SWING DOOR NOT COMPLETELY PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: COVING / BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN UNDER THE WEST SHELF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND FOUR BURNER,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH ROOM,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: WATER PIPE BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE FRUITS AND VEGATABLES ARE PREPARED IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
code 38

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