Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2576 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2576 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916066
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front counter/cook's line hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering container lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. 3 Compartment sink .
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Stained cutting boards/green, on shelf.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reached 41°f put in ice bath **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** On 6/11/14- cheese 48°f put in ice bath, sour cream 47°f
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes, salsa reached 40°f put in ice bath THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 11, 2014 **Warning** On 6/11/14- salsa 51°f
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Front line THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 11, 2014 **Warning** On 6/11/14- switched out reach in coolers, new one not maintaining product. Put all product in ice bath
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Knives **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reached 41°f put in ice bath **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes, salsa reached 40°f put in ice bath THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 11, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 11, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Ice bath **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Does not dispense in dish sink area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Front line THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 11, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
6/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In dry storage room with dish sink
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Lettuce- tong handles in product
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By soda bag in boxes, cook line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By handwash sink off of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Tin pans, straws winded and degreaser on rack **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Wall rail **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. By back door
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 56° for 1 hour returned to walk-in cooler to cool, mozzarella 51° for 1 hour returned to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 119° operator discarded
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50° returned to walk-in cooler to cool **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.lemons at drink station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids in self service area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella 46?, sour cream 45? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 46? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cook steak on steamtable 110 F discarded by operators choice Corrected On Site.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dining room area
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front line reach-in gasket
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
6/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. back pack on food storage rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed standing water on WICOOLER floor.
  • Critical. Current 'Hotel and Restaurant' license not properly displayed.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed rust on ice machine.
  • Pans not properly air-dried before stacking.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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