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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1826 SOUTHPARK MALL
Address4400 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed various cardboard boxes and trash can in front of back handsink during inspection. CDI - All items removed. 0 pts.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stacked hotel pans being stored as clean with food residue sandwiched between the pans. CDI - Pans placed back in three comp to be rewashed. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
18 1.50 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed various pieces of chicken pulled from grill below 165F during inspection. CDI - Chicken placed back on grill until all pieces reached 165F or above. 1.5 pts.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked chicken holding in back steamwell below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. Steamwell was not turned on. CDI - Steamwell turned on. Chicken placed back on grill and reheated to over 165F. 0 pts. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded lettuce and shredded cheese on main line holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC confirmed both items had been on line for less than four hours and moved to WIC. 1.5 pts. 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 .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm quat during inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in properly concentrated sanitizer at all times. 0 pts.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed various hotel pans stacked together while wet during inspection. REHS recommended utilizing racks in dish pit for drying, and open spaces in WIC for storage to maximize drying space. Repeat. 0.5 pts.
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 door unable to self latch during inspection. Repair necessary. 0 pts.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed food debris in sanitizer solution at three comp sink while actively in use during inspection. Ensure w/r/s solutions remain clean. 0.5 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed large cracks in flooring in back prep area during inspection. Repair necessary. Repeat. 1 pt.