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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL # 2751
Address11619 WAVERLY CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed food employee pick up cup form ground dropped and soiled then proceed to handle clean single-service cup. CDI, employee washed hands.
16 1.50 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 several metal pans stored as clean but soiled with food residues. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning. 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 .
20 0 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. 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 guac not on ice bath cooling in covered container cooling temp 1 measured 51 degrees F and cooling temp 2 measured 51 degrees F. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and transferred back to ice bath with cover partially removed to facilitate heat transfer. Observed cheese cooling at 44 degrees F from morning and PIC voluntarily discarded cheese. 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 .
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 guac not on ice bath cooling in covered container cooling temp 1 measured 51 degrees F and cooling temp 2 measured 51 degrees F. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and transferred back to ice bath with cover partially removed to facilitate heat transfer. Observed cheese cooling at 44 degrees F from morning and PIC voluntarily discarded cheese. 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 .
44 1 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 pans wet stacked. Repeat.
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 some condensation buildup in walk in cooler
49 0.50 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 soil accumulating on shelving.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door left open.