Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600

66 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 27, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The last inspection found eight violations, up from four the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beans observed held at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Beans were reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of trash and leaf litter. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The grassy area outside the hallway door to the dumpster has an accumulation of trash & litter. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in cooler, and wall near the front line hand sink have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The sidewalk near the dumpster area has an accumulation of wood and pallets. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Onions were observed stored on the floor near the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen and on the front service line.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Aug 30, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Aug 24, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution in the dishwasher was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was called during inspection, and 3 bay sink will be used for sanitizing until dishwasher is serviced.

7-204.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the floor of the kitchen, especially in the back area near the soda syrup rack, and beneath the dishwasher. Orkin PCS. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallway, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area and sidewalk leading to it have an accumulation of food debris, trash, wood, and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Apr 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 on file is from Nov 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600.

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipotle Mexican Grill No 3600 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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