Chipotle Mexican Grill, 6600 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 6600 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 5, 2012
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50

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 2, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 16, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 13, 2010 50
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jun 29, 2011 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sep 25, 2012 0
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Oct 5, 2012 50

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 2, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items in walk in cooler not dated, must date and label all food items in coolers.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, storage racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors behind ice machine, under storage racks, and by hot water heater not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damage ceiling tiles, tracks in rear kitchen areas shall be replaced/repair.walls in prep areas need cleaning.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas,rear kichen areas, and storage areas no clean, need detailed cleaning.broken light shield in walk in cooler shal be replaced.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Jun 16, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. above violation still remaining.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. above violation still remaining.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. above violation still remaining.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. above violation still remaining.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. above violation still remaining.

Sep 13, 2010

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. I.E. BEANS, RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 63805-15 COURT DATE 10.14.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONDIMENTS IN SELF SERVICE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT AND SOUTHEAST SIDE DOORS.
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. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION FROM SPLASHING UNDER SINK ON TO FLOOR.

Jun 29, 2011

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTERY WITH OPENING OF 1 1/2' UDNER,NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MGR. TO HAVE ABOVE DOOR PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO PERSON (MGR.) WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND BE AVAILABE ON FACILITY WHEN FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,ETC. ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ON DUTY ( MR JOHN LUTGEN) ONLY HAS STATE CERTIFICATE FROM 2-22-11,AND SHOULD HAVE HAD HIS CITY OF CHICAGO ON PREMISES BY NOW AFTER 12wks.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTER SHELVES STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER 3COMP.SINK,AND UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH DINKS AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON UNDER GROUND GREASE TRAP OUTSIDE BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,TO PREVENT RODENT ACCESS TO GREASE.
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. OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Sep 25, 2012

FOUND DISPLAY/PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51.5 TO 52F; THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 52F. POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES ETC. TAGGED UNIT 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: 2 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 61.6F TO 64.2F; DICED TOMATOES WITH ONION, CILANTRO AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS AT TEMP OF 51.6F;TWO KIND OF SAUCE (RED AND GREEN) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.8F TO 57F;2 CONTAINERS OF CUT LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 60F TO 66.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED OF MENTIONED PRODUCTS NOR PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 16,VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED,ALSO NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012A.
PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED FILLED WITH STORED FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,TO EAT IN AND TO TAKE OUT FOOD, PLASTIC CUPS ETC,EAST PANEL BROKEN AND DOORS NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED(GAPS OF 2' OR MORE),NOT ABLE TO CHECK COMPLETELY THE STORAGE DUE TO TOO CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED IF FOOD CONTAINERS/UTENSILS/SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED INSIDE, THE SHED DOOR MUST BE INSECT/ RODENT PROOF AND THE EAST PANEL MUST BE REPAIRED. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6' OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Oct 5, 2012

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-12, REPORT #1106345. #18-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED FILLED WITH STORED FOOD CONTAINERS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,TO EAT IN AND TO TAKE OUT FOOD, PLASTIC CUPS ETC,EAST PANEL BROKEN AND DOORS NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED(GAPS OF 2' OR MORE),NOT ABLE TO CHECK COMPLETELY THE STORAGE DUE TO TOO CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED IF FOOD CONTAINERS/UTENSILS/SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED INSIDE, THE SHED DOOR MUST BE INSECT/ RODENT PROOF AND THE EAST PANEL MUST BE REPAIRED. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED 6' OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,NO PROOF OF WORK ODER NOR INVOICE OF PURCHASE OF NEW SHED OR MATERIAL TO FIX THE SHED. TAGGED SHED ' HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE. UPON MY REQUEST FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE SHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.

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