Chipotle Mexican Grill

Observed cooked steak hot holding at 101F on the steam table at the front prep line. CA: Hot held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 135F or higher. COS: Steak was out of temp for less than 4 hours and PIC reheated to 166F.

Observed clean dishes stacked wet. CA: Clean dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

Observed employee with loose hair not properly restrained. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed old inspection report publicly displayed in the lobby rather than the current report with a score of 84; observed no inspection report displayed in the drive thru area. CA: Discussed with PIC. New report must be displayed upon receipt in the lobby, and at least the top portion of the inspection report that included the score must be visible to drive thru customers.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (shredded lettuce, salad mix, adobo sauce, steak) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach-in cooler (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Items were out of temperature for more than 4 hours and were discarded. Cooler will not be used for TCS foods until serviced by a licensed technician and re-checked by the health department.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods that were cooling by unapproved methods; individually portioned cups of house made vinaigrette (made from room temp ingredients) were placed directly on the prep line after prep. Stacked and lidded containers of shredded lettuce prepped earlier that morning was placed in the reach-in cooler. CA: Discussed proper methods of cooling with the PIC. All pans were moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool.

Observed old inspection report publicly displayed and not the current report with a score of 91. CA: Discussed with PIC. The most current inspection report must be displayed in the lobby and the drive thru upon receipt.

Observed in-use utensil stored within a bulk container of rice with the handle directly in the food. CA: Discussed with PIC. Handle was moved so it was above the top of the rice.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (raw steak, pinto beans, salad mix) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in cooler and prep line (see temp log). CA: Beans and steak were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were immediately cooked. PIC discarded salad. Reach-in cooler will not be used until serviced and maintaining proper temps. PIC to ensure all cooler portions of the front prep line get turned on.