Chipotle, 1768 Sw St Lucie West Blvd Bay C, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHIPOTLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1768 Sw St Lucie West Blvd Bay C, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
License #: 6602918
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. On cookline
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. On cilantro **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 51°F, manager rapid chilled tomatoes to 41°F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 125°F, reheated item to 165°F and will hot hold above 135°F
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution with debris
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Herbs exposed to splash from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice containers at cook line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans at 115°F and whole muscle intact beef at 89°F, beans were reheated to 165°F for hot holding and beef was discarded and recooked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium at 400 ppm
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing, at the mop sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet metal food storage pans stacked directly on top of each other on the cook line storage rack.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, rear prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, all small boards in use and on storage rack.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, heavy accumulation on vent in rear prep area above the hand wash sink.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, unit at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils, 2 spray bottles containing degreaser and window cleaner hanging on rack at front counter where the paper drink cups and food trays are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, steak on steam table is 110 Degrees F and center of cut pieces are still raw. Cooked stated beef was stocked less than 15 minutes ago. Manager had steak removed from steam table, heated on flattop. Steak now at 158 Degrees F. **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./spices draw cook line
  • Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(several portable)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./prep cook
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up in automatic handwashing sink
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet metal food storage pans stacked directly on top of each other on the cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, manager prepairing food on cook line with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage pans stacked directly on top of each other the storage shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold-like substance on the ice dispenser chute at the customer self service soda dispenser. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, storage pan used to scoop sliced peppers from the cookline drawer unit. Corrected On Site, manager provided a scoop with a handle. Repeat Violation.
11/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing, floor mounted mop sink and drain under 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet hotel pans stacked directly on top of each other on the storage rack above the 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed black mold-like substance on sides of ice dispenser chute at customer self service soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, metal food storage pan used to scoop dry rice from bulk bin on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, large scoops for cooked rice- rice debris in bottom of pan- stored in 76 degrees F standing water. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor cover.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, food employee put gloves on without washing hands first. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food, spray bottle of window cleaner hanging on rack with bag of dry rice. Corrected On Site.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No dial type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product-facility does have digitals.
  • Critical. Displayed items, drink lemons not adequately protected from splash etc. Dispensing of tea and plastic silverware could contaminate lemons etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has beaded bracelette, and young lady with bracelettes, watch and other items.
  • Critical. Observed employee driinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board stained and no longer cleanable.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of most items-facility was brought for AC from 5-26-10 and complied at stip callback. Must be complied at next inspection to avoid administrative actions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneeze guard over open container of drink lemons at customer self service counter doesn't adequatly protect the drink lemons from potential customer cross contamination from the sides while silverware or iced tea is being dispensed,which is located directly to the right and left of drink lemons. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, food employee handling cut lettuce with bare hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, pans stacked on shelf near steam table and on storage shelf at the dish area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, drink cup lids at customer self service area are stacked with the food contact surface facing upwards.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed 2 containers of drink lemons at the customer self service drink counter are not protected from potential customer cross contamination. This violation must be in compliance by next unnanounced inspection to avoid an Administrative Complaint being requested.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, food employee picking herbs for fajitas and dressings off stems with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, food employees wearing bracelets while preparing foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, food employees put gloves on without washing hands first.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination, 3 employee drink cups on counter directly next to produce sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, front counter wiping cloth bucket tested at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-above beverage station. Per District 4 manager Valerie Freeman, ceiling must be installed per specifications by next routine inspection.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-hanging light directly over ice bin at beverage area.
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed-walk-in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
7/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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