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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1510
Address7724 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/28/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P - 0 pts - Observed one employee wash hands but recontaminated hands with hand sink handles. To prevent recontamination use a barrier such as a paper towel to close hand sink handles. CDI- Employee rewashed hands.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Repeat - Cooked chicken on the main steam line (128F), cutting station (119F), and catering line (109-123F) were out of temperature compliance. CDI- All items were reheated to 178F+ Recommend to access the cooking, cutting, and holding procedures for chicken.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf - Lettuce is being held on time. Upon arrival PIC did not have TPHC procedures and lettuce was not properly labeled. Lettuce was in an ice bath but not completely submerged to maintain temperature. Lettuce read 50F. CDI- Lettuce was labeled with time removed from temperature control according to PIC and a TPHC form was completed. TPHC forms shall be completed prior to beginning time instead of temperature.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Repeat - All the shredded lettuce prepared this morning was tightly covered (about 10). All lettuce read 50-61F. CDI- All lettuce was uncovered and some had ice bags to help bring down the temperature. Recommend to re-evaluate how the lettuce is being removed from walk in cooler, washed, cut, and stored for cold holding.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate Yes No No 4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. -Pf - The only thermometer in establishment read 28F in a ice bath. Thermometers with F/C shall be accurate to +/- 1 degree. CDI- Thermometer calibrated on site.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Two containers of tea and one box of food stored on the floor. 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P - Lemons in self service area did not have a lid. CDI- PIC placed lids on lemon containers.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. - 0 pts - Observed scoop handles stored in contact with ingredients. A single service bowl with no handle is being used to scoop nacho chips. Observed employees using gloves. Scoops with handles should be used when scooping food to prevent any contamination.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - 0 pts - Several stacks of utensils stored wet.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. - 0 pts - Observed one box of single service lids stored on floor wet. CDI- Single service lids were discarded.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.-P - 0 pts - PIC states that can wash was backing up. Plumbers were on site when I arrived for inspection. Plumbers will complete work tomorrow according to PIC. Contact me when can wash is repaired.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - 0 pts- Dumpster doors were open. Dumpster lids were open and are cracked and off the hinges. Replace.