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NameCHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #5421
Address3005 STELFOX ST
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several dishes and euiptemtn stored as clean on clean dish rack and reparation table with visible food debris. CDI - PIC moved to 3 comp for w/r/s. 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 . 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed thermometer with food build up. CDI - PIC w/r/s
33 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. Observed roasted corn salsa cooling in WIC with tight fitting plastic lid not moving temprature after 30min. CDI - lid was vented. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flys throughout preparation area and back ice machine. PIC stated pest control made and on site visit to evaluate insects. Pest control stated that it may be due to a sewage leak behind the establishment on the public street. PIC stated that yesterday there was a horrible sewage smell on back patio and increased dirty water/sewage from rain. EHS and PIC went to back patio and there was no sewage leak or smell. PIC stated there has not been any sewage coming up from any of their drains in establishment. EHS did not observe or smell any sewage coming up from any drains and establishment. PIC stated pest control came out yesterday and sprayed. EHS suggested establishment contact the city to assess leak on the road off there property.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. observed several dishes, wet nesting on clean storage rack. CDI - PIC rearranged to allow for drying.