CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
8 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
24 of 32 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 212025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED UNLABELED LARGE WHITE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED BOXES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN GROUND BEHIND AND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS, A STORAGE AREA FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
SEP 52024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND TOPS.
APR 22024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA
FEB 142023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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MAY 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ANOTHER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE FROM ANOTHER STORE WITH A PICTURE OF HIS CERTICATE AT ABOUT 2:30 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 292021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED INSULATION TAPE AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
APR 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JAN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH NO GASKET AND TAPE ON THE DOOR TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.
JAN 192016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area, serving areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting.
Damaged/broken light shield in walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
DEC 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
JUL 312015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
JUL 232015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND AND ON THE HANGING MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RING OUT THE MOPS AND STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
MAR 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER USED FOR HOLDING MEATS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF ON STEAMTABLE AT 119.F,AND FOUND APPROX 2LBS RAW BEEF INSIDE REACH IN COOLER USED FOR MEATS AT 45.8F COST APPROX $40.00 FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER,COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE RICE,CHIKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
JAN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,IE-BLACK BEANS AT 104.8F,AND PINTO BEANS AT 119.8F ON FOOD LINE THAT WAS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPROX 30LBS AT COST APPROX $25.00.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT DUST PAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
AUG 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.
HAND SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF TIGHLY AT FRONT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WRAR.
MAY 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
SEP 272013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE 9/26/2013. FOUND 15 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS AND LOWER TABLE SHELVING. DID FIND MORE THAN 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WALLS AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AREA AND WALLS ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/4/2013. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
DUTING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED. PLEASE SEE BELOW: Monday, March 18, 2013 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE DOOR, IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 1DR REACH REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE 15 DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK, UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THE SODA LINES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE INTERIOR CABINET AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING SODA LINE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED AT THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET. THERE IS ALSO A LEAKY WATER LINE AT SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING CLEAN WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET WATER TANK.
MUST REPAIR URINAL STALL INSIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR. THE TOILET IN THE SAME AREA IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.
MAR 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. HOT HOLDING STATION WAS IMPROPERLY SET-UP. THE STAINLESS STEEL PANS HOLDING FOODS ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE HOT WATER UNDERNEATH. FOUND 2 LBS OF BEEF AT 130.1F, 2LBS. OF SHREDDED BEEF AT 123.9F AND 3LBS OF BLACK BEANS AT 130.4F APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $25.00 MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED. HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 140F AND ABOVE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H000083346 17
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.
DEC 42012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH THE HOT WATER TANK.
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
DEC 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES HOLDER STORED ON HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, MUST STORE AWAY IN A CLEAN AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK IN DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK CLEAN.
APR 12011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKING OIL STORED UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FOR HANDS WASHING AREA.
OCT 42010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. LOOSE CAULKING INSIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED BEEF (BARBACOA) HELD AT 112.4F AT SERVICE LINE STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $24.00 .
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FAILED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM LAST REPORT NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.
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