Chipotle Mexican Grill
PASSMonday, January 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Safritas cooling from the overnite shift at 47F at 12.00Pm .Discarded by PIC. Retrain staff how to cool the product.
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. Repair/ PIC said that a call was made to repair the machine and waiting on a part. Currently using 3 compartment sink to wash-rinse and sanitize per PIC.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Remove all the spray bottles from the hand sink in the prep area. All handsinks need to be accesible at all times for hand washing only.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Noted ice scoop handle in the ice machine. store Ice scoop handle not in contact with ice. Retrain staff
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency Visible dust on the white tilled wall in the Online section area. Clean with frequency
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-603.16-C
Rinsing Procedures (C)
Noted the washed utensils not properly rinsed before sanitizing. Retrain staff to immerse the soapy utensil/pots/pans in the plain water to remove soap before sanitizing. Follow proper procedures for washing-rinsing-sanitizing.
Why This Matters
RECONTAMINATION: Towel drying removes sanitizer film that continues killing bacteria. Introduces new bacteria from towel - even 'clean' towels have 100,000+ bacteria. Spreads contamination across all dried items.
Code Requirements
ALWAYS air dry after sanitizing. No towel drying ever. Adequate drain boards/racks required. Allow complete drying before stacking. If must handle wet items, use single-use paper towels. Towels for drying hands only.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Floors in the soda storage area in the back is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Employee personal items stored in the dry storage area. Discontinue and retrain staaff to store personal belongings in the locker room area.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.