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WHOLE FOODS

6020 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHOLE FOODS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612265

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CUBES IN BASIN OF HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND USE HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589184

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN TURKEY AND SAUSAGE INSIDE WATER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT THE ITEMS WERE THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574094

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE AT MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561117

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON FANS OF WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN FANS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546099

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE PREPARED FOOS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366739

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293484

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON PREMISES ON THE MENU, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, BROCHURES AND OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME WALK IN COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLER IN BAKERY DEPT, COOLER IN COFFEE SHOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLE, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER IN THE PRODUCE HALLWAY AREA. MUST INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WOMEN'S WASHROOM RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A COVER/LID AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES ON THE WALLS BY THE MEAT DEPT PREP AREA, AND DISH ROOM. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015561

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Prep table carts that had rust, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, meat department pre area and produce department prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in fish department prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in meat department in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler in dairy department lower shelving not clean, need detailed (crevices). Shelving/racks in grilled venue not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Drawers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bakery prep area under heavy equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear receiving area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning. Ceiling tiles above prep table in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951360

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in deli walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler in deli department.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in deli walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks in produce department that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired, replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint in main kitchen shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, produce prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in main kitchen and fish department, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler racks\shelving in cheese walk in cooler had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door track in chefs case and meat department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezers not clean, had excess dirt/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood by cheese walk in cooler, and prep freezer shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 Compartment sink faucet in meat department leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Leaking faucet in 1 compartment sink in main kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937267

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE BEHIND DELI SECTION, SANDWICH PREP COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES, SPEED RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY IN THE COFFEE STATION, REAR PRODUCE AREA, CHEESE PREP AREA, GRILL/COOKING AREA,FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN (NEXT TO KIKKA PREP TABLE).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932204

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE BEHIND DELI SECTION, SANDWICH PREP COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES, SPEED RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY IN THE COFFEE STATION, REAR PRODUCE AREA, CHEESE PREP AREA, GRILL/COOKING AREA,FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN (NEXT TO KIKKA PREP TABLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770301

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE BEHIND DELI SECTION, SANDWICH PREP COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES, SPEED RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY IN THE COFFEE STATION, REAR PRODUCE AREA, CHEESE PREP AREA, GRILL/COOKING AREA,FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN (NEXT TO KIKKA PREP TABLE).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

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82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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