CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3181 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND RESURFACE CRACK ON FLOOR TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINED TILES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

MAY 24

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLEAN DISH RACK NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST RELOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STAIRWELL. MUST CLEAN.

DEC 5

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/15/16 NOT POSTED. ONLY THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 2/23/16 WAS POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AT END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT (METAL FOOD PANS, PANINI-TYPE GRILLS)STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE UNFINISHED AREA OF THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN A ROOM THAT HAS FINISHED (SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS AND FLOORS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNFINISHED HALF OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS NEAR CORNERS OF WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT MEN'S RESTROOM COLD WATER FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM BASEMENT, INCLUDING THE BROKEN DRY WALL PIECES, METAL SHEETS AND OTHER UNUSED MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

AUG 15

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN AREA OF THE BASE UNSUITABLE FOR FOOD CONTACT ITEM STORAGE. POOR CONDITIONS OF FLOORS WALLS AND NO CEILING. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.

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FEB 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BLACKENED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

APR 14

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE OFFICE NEAR THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT SERVING COOLER. FOUND SOUR CREAM AT 46.1F, CHUNK TOMATOE SAUCE 48.4F, RED SAUCE 46.4F, GUACAMOLE 47.7F AND WHITE CHEDDER/MONTERREY JACK CHEESES 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURARED ALL FOOD ITEMS 43.1LBS OF FOOD WORTH $74.37. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FEB 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION. 7-38-020. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE TO PUSH GARBAGE DOWN AND CLEAN AREA SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CONTAINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS WITH CLEAN CONTAINERS STORED TO CLOSE TO MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD OR RELOCATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, AND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

NOV 29

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (I.E., RICE IN LARGE WHITE PLASTC CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE BIN LID.

Minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK WALL BASE WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

NOV 4

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

OCT 24

2011

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND QUACAMOLI STORED INSIDE THE FRONT SERVING COOLER AT TENP OF 53.2F TO 53.5F.(COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38.7F).FOUND COOKED FOOD IN FOOD PLASTIC BAGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COLLER:3 BAGS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 46F, 44.7F 45.5F; DICED COOKED STEAK AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 46F. FOOD IS DONATED TO SHELTERS,PER MANAGER STATEMENT.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS6 VALUE 17.44.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-0005(A) H000074490-17

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ADJUSTING APRON,USING BLACK MARKERS,GOING IN AND OUT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN,AND HOLDING ON WALL COLON NEXT OF THE WINDOW(NORTH SIDE) TO GO FROM FRONT SERVING AREA TO REAR PREP AREA. NO EMPLOYEE WASHED THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,OR DID NOT REMOVED FOOD GLOVES AT ALL.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:74490-17

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY LIDS.ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE THE REAR PATIO AREA(15 DROPPINGS), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, ALSO TO RE-CEMENT BROKEN CEMENT(STANDING WATER IN IT)TO MINIMIZE RODENTS ACTIVITIES.ANY ITEMS NEEDED AT OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED.OBSERVED RECYCLING CONTAINERS WITH NO LIDS AT ALL(ALSO MIXED WITH CARDBOARDS WERE OTHER ITEM LIKE EMPTY PLASTIC OIL CONTAINER AND OTHER GARBAGE).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074491-18

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP STORED IN BASEMENT AREA OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.STRONG FOUL ODOR. LID OF GREASE CONTAIR APPAIRS TO BE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IT.MUST CLEAN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT NO FOOD STORAGE,THAT PART OF THE BASEMENT IS EMPTY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074491-18

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

APR 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE ETXERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEAR THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL. SCREW IN THE BOLTS TO HOLD THE WALL IN PLACE.

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