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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1584
Address239 S KINGS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsArrived at facility, PIC stated they were having issues with the WIC which was not properly holding ambient or TCS items 41F and below. PIC stated that they had a temporary cold holding trailer with a lock delivered and in use since Saturday. PIC stated due to limited space in cold holding trailer, staff was utilizing WIC to cool items utilizing ice baths. During inspection observed some TCS items cooling in ice baths. Observed multiple TCS items (cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cut lettuce), prepared earlier today (7:30 am), holding above 41F. All items throughout facility that were holding 41F and above were voluntarily discarded. Facility manager voluntarily closed facility and will not open until WIC has been successfully repaired.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed multiple TCS items prepared from ambient holding above 41F prepared more than 4 hours prior. Facility has WIC not functioning properly. Items were prepped this morning and placed in WIC for cooling. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed WIC not functioning properly and holding all items 41F and below. PIC voluntarily discarded. VR required. Found items from WIC and prep holding above 41F held in other RIC still holding above 41F. RIC was holding older items 41F and below. Items in trailer observed holding above 41F, ambient was 37F. PIC provided temp log of TCS items holding 41F and below less than 4 hours prior. Items (except shredded cheese which missed the 4 hours cooling window) were allowed to re cool properly. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 Observed facility utilizing deep well pans, a non functioning WIC to cool RCS ambient items holding above 41F past 4 hours. CDI All items voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed salt spoons hanging outside of container touching wall with debris. CDI PIC placed item to be washed.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC not holding TCS food 41F and below. PIC stated WIC is not functioning properly. Facility has voluntarily closed until WIC is repaired properly.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up on shelving and fronts of equipment, clean with more frequency.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed build up on walls next to sinks behind and around equipment. Observed food debris on floor throughout prep area. Need more frequent cleaning.