CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.
5961 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND SOFT DRINK/SODA AS DEFAULT FOR KIDS MENU/ONLINE. MUST REMOVE.
APR 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
JAN 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
- 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. -
- 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. -
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATIONS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
- SEE VIOLATION#:60. -
- 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 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005
MUST REPAIR DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR
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.
APR 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 METHODS OF GLOVE USE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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.
JUN 292017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUN 272017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS, AT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DISCOLORATION, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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
MAR 312015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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)
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).
JUN 62014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN THE ROMAINE LETTUCE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF LETTUCE AT A COST OF $10.00. THIS ITEM WAS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT SERVICE SERVING COUNTER OFF TO THE SIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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.
JAN 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 152013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POUNDS 12, VALUE $19.82.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
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
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.
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BY THE POTS AND PANS SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.
OBSERVED CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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
MAR 132012FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
MUST POST A "NO SMOKING SIGN " ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
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