CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Aug 10, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
The report states: “****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed three containers of salsa in the walk-in cooler that did not cool to 41F or below within 4 hours.” [2]
The report states: “****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed foods cooling in the walk-in cooler with lids still on the containers.” [3]
A separate finding described an employee handling food while wearing a ring that was not a plain (ring contained stones). [4]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed three containers of salsa in the walk-in cooler that did not cool to 41F or below within 4 hours. TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (0.121°F per min or 29°F in 4 hours). Corrective Actions: Salsas discarded (see temperature log).
Code .04(6)(d)
****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed three containers of salsa in the walk-in cooler that did not cool to 41F or below within 4 hours. TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (0.121°F per min or 29°F in 4 hours). Corrective Actions: Salsas discarded (see temperature log).Official report · Item 6-1C ↗
****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed foods cooling in the walk-in cooler with lids still on the containers. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: Discussed with person-in-charge (PIC) proper cooling methods such as removing lids and allowing…
Code .04(6)(e)
****SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION**** Observed foods cooling in the walk-in cooler with lids still on the containers. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: Discussed with person-in-charge (PIC) proper cooling methods such as removing lids and allowing foods to cool before covering.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed an employee handling food while wearing a ring that was not a plain (ring contained stones). Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed ring.
Code .03(5)(h)
Observed an employee handling food while wearing a ring that was not a plain (ring contained stones). Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed ring.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed several clean pans that were stacked while still wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; (C) and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. (C) Corrective Actions: Pans moved to the warewashing sink to be rewashed.
Code .05(10)(a)
Observed several clean pans that were stacked while still wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; (C) and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. (C) Corrective Actions: Pans moved to the warewashing sink to be rewashed.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Observed that both dedicated dumpsters had doors that were not closed. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. (C) Corrective Actions: Doors closed.
Code .06(5)(n)
Observed that both dedicated dumpsters had doors that were not closed. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. (C) Corrective Actions: Doors closed.Official report · Item 17B ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Gwinnett County · Aug 10, 2026
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