Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc

Observed Pico de gallo and Guacamole temping above 41F located on the food line. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS PIC discarded and replaced with containers that were 41F and below.

Observed container of sliced jalapenos with an expired discard date in the walk-in cooler in the main kitchen. Observed jalapenos with a discard date of May 17, 2024. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P

2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 day.

Person in charge discarded food with an expired discard date.

Observed several metal food containers wet stacking on the rack next to three compartment sink in the ware washing area of the main kitchen. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Food employee arranged containers to properly air-dry.

Observed facility utilizing key drop without a key drop agreement. Written procedures and plans, where specified by this Chapter and as developed by the food service establishment, are maintained and implemented as required. Must correct within 10 calendar days.

Observed person in charge prepping vegetables without a beard guard. 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. Must correct within 72 hours.