CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
2743 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
17 of 25 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISH AREA HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT UTILITY SPRAYING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 52024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON DRYING RACK STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST INVERT.
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 10:50 A.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP AND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
OBSERVED GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
MAY 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/10/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WITHOUT A FACE MASK ON WHILE WAITING IN LINE FOR THEIR FOOD AND PAYING AT THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
APR 42019PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLES ON BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT OVER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292018FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed the men's washroom toilet not working: when toilet is flushed it does not dispose of water (only toilet in men's washroom that serves both customers and employees). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
MAR 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 110.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning.
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be provided/replaced.
OCT 162013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET,
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
MAR 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW AND LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAR LEFT BASE OF SINK STOPPER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.
OCT 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE, RESTRICT STORING ON PREP COUNTER TABLE TOPS,
MAY 252012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WATER HEATER CLOSET
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WATER HEATER CLOSET AREA
SEP 192011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, BEANS, RICE, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
MAY 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT COOKING AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND LOOSE PEELING CAULK OVER PREP SINK MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT MANUAL LEVER STOPPER FAR LEFT BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.
AUG 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REDUCE THE LENGHT OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE IN 3COMP.SINK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND FLOORS DUMPSTER AREA WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-NECESSARY CLUTTERS AT REAR EXIST TO THE ALLEY,AND IN HOT WATER ROOM.
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