CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
235 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
20 of 22 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Insulation covering around cold lines in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.
AUG 42023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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DEC 12022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE ICE MACHINES ICE CUBE GUIDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 152019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA/ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
JAN 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found excessive dirt build up on drain cover in floor under customer soda fountain (inside lower cabinet). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FEB 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLAN
JAN 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCE FOOD BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE VENTS IN THE OFFICE AND IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WATER FILTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT WATERS PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
MAR 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECSSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 72013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES(I.E., TWO LARGE PLASTIC RICE CONTAINERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL STATION.
MUST CLEAN AND SANIZITIZE UNDER SHELVES UNDER GRILL STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3COMP SINK AND AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SUCH AS BACKPACKS AND BOOK BAGS SHOULD BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND BETTER ORGANIZED.
AUG 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE COOK'S LINE & OPENING AROUND THE FIRE SPRINKLER BY THE HANDSINK, MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED.
SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE, MUST FIX.
FEB 152012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING SECTIONS OF THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK, PREP SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
DUSTY WALLS ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AROUND VENTS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
NOV 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY SHELVES).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
FEB 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
AUG 262010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 172010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & BULLETIN BOARD AT PICK-UP WINDOW; 7-ON WALL & CEILING BY MOP SINK; 5-ON WALL AROUND REAR DOOR BY DISHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE SOURCE & CONTACT P.C.O.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST FIX/REPLACE ANY ROTTEN WOOD AROUND/UNDER THE ICE TEA & SODA DISPENSER TABLE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY WALL/CEILING AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLIES MUST BE SANITIZED & MAINTAINED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED IN PLASTIC TO ELIMINATE BREEDING OF PESTS.
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