Chipotle Mexican Grill # 2125

Inspector notes: Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed multiple containers in walk in cooler cooling tightly covered with lids or wrapped tightly in Saran Wrap stacked vertically on shelves. Discussed with person in charge proper cooling methods and to remove or lightly cover lids. Employee removed lids and wrap and placed metal containers vertically on shelves inside walk in cooler Observation Observed food being cooled using a non-approved method. Multiple containers of food in the walk-in cooler were tightly covered with lids or wrapped in plastic wrap and stacked vertically on the shelves, which can prevent proper heat release during cooling. Corrective Action Proper cooling methods were discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC). During the inspection, the employee removed the l...

Inspector notes: Observation Observed clean pans stacked while still wet and not properly air-dried. Corrective Action The Person in Charge (PIC) separated and staggered the stacked pans to allow for proper air drying during the inspection. Violation Equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry before stacking or storage

Inspector notes: Observation Observed clean equipment and utensils not being stored inverted while drying. Pans were observed stored in an upright position. Corrective Action Staff were instructed to store clean equipment and utensils inverted to allow for proper air drying Violation Clean equipment and utensils must be stored inverted or in a self-draining position to allow for proper air drying