Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mixed record — 9 of 20 inspections passed
2024-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...
2023-03-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND SOFT DRINK/SODA AS DEFAULT FOR KIDS MENU/ONLINE. MUST REMOVE.
2022-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRES...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
2021-01-26 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-01-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FACILITY IS NOT USING DRAIN PLUGS AT THE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE. MUST UTILIZE DRAIN PLUGS OR FLUSH BASE PAD AT ALL OUTDOOR TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT BY THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATIONS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- SEE VIOLATION#:60. -
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2261223 ON 1/28/19: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERT...
2019-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CIT...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. WITNESSED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO USING PLASTIC GLOVES AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE WHILE BOTH ON FRONT FOOD PREPARATION FOOD LINE. REVIEWED PROPER MET...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PLUMBING PIPING NOT MAINTAINED. PIPING AT THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA FOUND WRAPPED WITH INSULATION THAT WAS TORN, PEELING AND EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE TORN INSULATION ON PIPING.
2017-09-28 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2017-06-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2064512 DATED 6/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2017-06-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARABAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH 1 MISSING LID AND LEAKING FOOD WASTE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-04 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
2015-03-31 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas, under shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
2014-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE LONG STAINLESS STEEL PAN HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE) AT 57.9F WITH ICE WATER UNDERNEATH IN ANOTHER LARGER STAINLESS STEEL PAN IMPROPERLY SET-UP. THERE WASN'T ENOUGH ICE BELOW TO ADEQUATELY...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
2014-01-08 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO DO SAME AS ABOVE FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
2013-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-04-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF MADE GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 48.7F, STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE READY TO BE PUT ON SERVING LINE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DI...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS WITH 1/2" TO 1" OF GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. NEED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM REACH-IN COOLER PIPE NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN,PIPE MUST BE EXTENDED THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,REAR AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BY THE POTS AND PANS SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS MECHANICAL DRAINS LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2012-03-22 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-03-13 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MUST POST A "NO SMOKING SIGN " ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
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