Chipotle Mexican Grill #5250

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Inspections

1. Oct 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Pollo Asada and Brown Rice in the Dining Room Line was observed hot held at 123.3, and 118.4°F respectively.

     Correction: The food was reheated for hot holding during the inspection. Dial thermostats were increased, and more water was added to the steam table. Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Chalk boards affixed to beverage dispensers in the dining room are rusted and not in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Clean non-food contact surfaces more frequently. The exterior of the bathroom door, kitchen walls, kitchen floors, and the tops of the soda fountain ice machines need to be cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

2. Sep 25, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Large number of hotel pans found stacked together while wet. Numerous hotel pans exhibited food residue and debris not removed during the washing process. Pans stored on lower shelf of kitchen prep table observed sitting in standing water with food debris.

     Correction: Evaluate warewashing process and adjust as necessary to ensure food-contact surfaces are free of food matter from the previous use. Ensure that food-contact items are fully air-dried after washing to prevent trapped moisture at room temperature. Address source of water under prep table and monitor cleanlieness of low storage areas.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Large number of hotel pans of varying size observed not having been allowed to fully air-dry prior to stacking together.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Receiving door has gap on bottom edge that may allow for pest entrance and harborage.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

3. Aug 11, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Receiving door has gaps at right and left-side corners of the bottom edge.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)