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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3125
Address6925 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
SUITE 440
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/3/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS observed facility holding cooked steak on TPHC without correct written procedures. EHS was also told by PIC that their 4 hr hold time starts when the raw steak is taken out of WIC. EHS educated PIC on proper TPHC procedures. EHS provided TPHC form for PIC to complete during inspection.

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 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed several employees change gloves without washing hands. Employee put raw meat on the grill then changed gloves. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employees leave their work station and return without washing their hands. Observed employee wipe gloves with paper towel and continue to use the gloves. CDI PIC EHS educated PIC and employees stopped and washed their hands
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed a pan of raw chicken on the same shelf as a pan of raw beef in low boy cooler across from the grill. CDI PIC corrected storage order For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Quacomole and cut lettuce in prep top above 41F. PIC stated that it had been in prep top less than 1 hour. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed facility holding steak on time without written procedures. Temperature of steak is 120F. PIC stated that they were instructed by the company to start time once the raw steak is taken out of the WIC. CDI EHS provided form for PIC to complete during inspection. EHS educated PIC on proper TPHC procedures. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed 3 sanitizer buckets stored on shelf with single service items. CDI PIC moved buckets.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed long bearded employee working in kitchen without a beard guard on
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets with towels at 50 ppm Quat. CDI PIC refreshed buckets. REPEAT
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service trays stored unprotected in storage area. Also observed several single service catering containers stored unprotected directly under vent.
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 handles of lowboy coolers with large amount of buildup. Also observed board mats that are used under cutting boards so they do not slide, with a large amount of black build up on them.