Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chicago Health Dept

8 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

35 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS FOR CATERING INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM STORAGE UNDERNEATH OVERHEAD MOTORS COULD BE A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SUCH ITEMS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN HOT WATER TANK/CO2 .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FOOD HOLDING LINE,SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY NEAXT TO BAYLOR.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2641096 8/12/26 NOT CORRECTED-#59-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,VENTILATION DUCTING UNIT IN DINING AREA,REAR HALLWAY WHERE BAYLORS AND GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED, OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS ,HOT WATER TANK AREA/CO2 TANKS,DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING MANAGER REACHED OUT TO PEST CONTROL TO DO A SERVICE TODAY.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

AUG 12

2026

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN HOT WATER TANK/CO2 .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FOOD HOLDING LINE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2640677 8/4/26 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,VENTILATION DUCTING UNIT IN DINING AREA,REAR HALLWAY WHERE BAYLORS AND GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED,HOT WATER TANK AREA/CO2 TANKS,LAST TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/12/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,CORN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN LOWER CENTER DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

OCT 21

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 5

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND TOPS.

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APR 2

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA

AUG 29

2023

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 14

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

MAY 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 29

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED INSULATION TAPE AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

APR 3

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 5

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 12

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 18

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 19

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Damaged/broken light shield in walk in cooler, shall be replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

DEC 18

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

NOV 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNER UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

JUL 31

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.

JUL 23

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT THE MOP SINK CREATING EXCESS WATER PONDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RING OUT THE MOPS AND STORE MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MAR 12

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE RICE,CHIKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

JAN 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT DUST PAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

OCT 8

2014

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HAND SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF TIGHLY AT FRONT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WRAR.

MAY 12

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 2

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 8

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 27

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE 15 DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING CLEAN WATER PIPE AT THE BASE OF THE TOILET WATER TANK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 18

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AREA.

DEC 4

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH THE HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

JUL 1

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 1

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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 4

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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 1

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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 .

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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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