CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 2698

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) at front line, the operator turned down the refrigerator temperature and iced down product. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near dish machine used as duo sink, rice in bottom.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self service beverage area, ice chute has mold like substance.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher across from ice machine, level is in the red.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile in dry storage area. Operator has repair order open for item.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wipe off excess food from front counter with gloved hands, use a utensil to scoop rice, then grab ready to eat shredded cheese and cut lettuce with same gloves. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls stacked wet nesting on shelf next to dishwasher.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with beard restraint.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at top dishwasher machine by pressure cap.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee adjust uniform and eyeglasses with gloved hands then pickup ready to eat cooked steak and cut in kitchen area. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk stored in beverage cooler at front counter at 51F. Operator moved milk to walk-in cooler and placed on ice. Called service technician to service reach in cooler whose ambient temperature was 50F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator printed form and completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service to go spoons not stored handle first in self service area by fountain soda machine. Operator voluntarily discarded spoons. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of oil by grill as unlabeled.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop buried by ice in ice machine. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site