Chipotle Mexican Grill, 13300 Rittenhouse Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 13300 Rittenhouse Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 804 744-5242
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 03/29/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type
Good hand washing practices observed No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/29/2016	Routine
Good hand washing practices observed Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (ice scoop handle directly in ice of ice bin). Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: White rice on serving line hot holding at improper temperatures. Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.	11/24/2015	Routine
Refuse plastic doors were found open during the inspection. Garbage was pick up during the inspection and the truck driver did not flip the lids of the refuse. Operator has complained to the waste management company about this issue. The serf safe certification of the general manager is expired and a schedule of October"s class was provided. No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/03/2015	Routine
NOTES: * Violation corrected at the time of inspection. * Recommend adding air drying racks to the dish area to allow for better air-drying of food contact surfaces. Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site) Observation: Food contact surfaces were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization. Correction: RELOCATED FOR AIR DRYING. Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.	01/26/2015	Routine
NOTES: * Violation corrected at the time of inspection. * Observed good hand-washing practices, calibrated food stem thermometer, quat sanitizer concentrations, quat sanitizer test kit, and employee health policy. * Form 1-B in English & Spanish given to PIC at the time of inspection. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Steak on the serving line hot bar was observed with an internal food temperature of 124 degrees at the time of inspection. Correction: RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165 FOR 15 SECS. Monitor hot-holding practices to ensure an internal food temperature of 135 or greater to prevent potential bacterial growth.	09/16/2014	Routine
The operator provided metal probe thermometers, quaternary and periactic acid test strips and an Employee Health policy during today's inspection. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Salsa on the cold rail at he front service line was cold holding at improper temperatures. Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Observation: The door gasket to the cookline undercounter refrigeration unit and the front service area undercounter refrigeration unit were in poor repair (torn). Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.	06/17/2014	Routine
The operator provided metal probe thermometers, quaternary ammonium and periatic acid (vegetable wash) test strips and an Employee Health policy during today's inspection. Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water Observation: The ambient air temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the main line right hot holding cabinet was observed not accurate. Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.	01/21/2014	Routine
The operator provided a metal probe thermometer, quat. test strips during today's inspection. A review of the Employee Health policy also occurred at this time. Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Pico (prepared 8/15/13) in the walk-in cooler and the side and front service lines were cold holding at improper temperatures. Also noted the corn salsa measured 43 degrees F on the side refrigerated unit. Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the center food processing area undercounter cooler is not accurate the ambient air thermometer was observed broken and easily readable). Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use. Temperature Measuring Devices Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the side service undercounter cooler. Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.	08/15/2013	Routine
Adequate thermometer, 3-vat setup, quaternary ammonia sanitizer, and test kit. Reviewed employee health. No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/04/2013	Routine
Notes: * No violations observed during today's inspection. * Door sweep on back door is worn down and needs to be replaced. No violation noted during this evaluation.	02/09/2012	Routine
There are no violations noted during todays inspection. Excellent sanitation and food handling. No violation noted during this evaluation.	01/31/2011	Routine
Adequate thermometers in use. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in use and is at proper concentration. Discussed employee health policy and provided FDA form 1-B in Spanish and English. Clean and well maintained facility. Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Observation: Metal pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization. Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.	10/05/2010	Routine

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