CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2606

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed steak (154F - Reheating); operator reheated food to reach minimum temperature,steak (178F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (99F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator proceeded to reheat during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers across 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on clean metal containers across 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked brisket (141F - Reheating) employee proceeded to reheated cooked brisket (166F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per Manager less than 1 hour. Manager rotated food during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on warmer and reach in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal clean metal pans.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. As per operator maintenance has been requested. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico De Gallo (44F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator removed products and placed them in the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and and placed new Pico De Gallo at front counter at 37°F (cold holding). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Steak (120F-125F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator, two hours ago. Operator removed product and placed on grill for reheating to 165°F. New temperature of cooked steak 165°F (Reheating). After phone conversation with the manager, we were informed that this product is under time as a public health control. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator provided the paper towel Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per manager the steak is maintained under time as a public health control of 4 hours. Written procedures was sent by email to the manager to be filled out and kept in the restaurant. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge was not knowable of how to calibrate the thermometer. Coached operator in correct calibration method. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under preparation table at preparation area with expiration date of 01.21.2023.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed not inverted metal containers at dry storage area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired licensed October 1, 2022.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at shelves at dry storage area. Operator moved the metal containers to the dishwasher machine to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Pan metal containers dried with a towel/cloth. Operator was advised that the containers need to be air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at preparation sink at preparation area.

Basic - Aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed unwrapped plastic forks and not stored inverted in Togo station.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers stored on floor by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water on rim of pans on rack by back room hand sink

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at side counter Pico de gallo (47°F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo was removed and replaced. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at three compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 450ppm) Sanitizer was diluted to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed in bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 450ppm) sanitizer was diluted to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fans in walk in cooler.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid was closed. Corrected On-Site