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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621296
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: MUST REPAIR CRACKED GASKET AROUND ICE MACHINE DOOR IN SEAFOOD/MEAT AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND RESEAL AROUND DIPPER WELL IN CAFÉ AREA
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 MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN MEAT PREP/SERVING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN CAFÉ AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN MAIN DISH ROOM, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING STORAGE CABINET IN MIDDLE AISLE, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD SECTION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN CAFÉ AREA, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AROUND CAFÉ PREP AREA.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND MEAT PREP AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM, MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609958
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM UNIT) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP SERVING/PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAINING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM UNIT (LOCATED IN PREP SERVING/PREP AREA). NOTED CHEESE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, BACON AT 59.3F AND SLICED MUSHROOM AT 54.F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10.00 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP OR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED GASKET AROUND ICE MACHINE DOOR IN SEAFOOD/MEAT AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND RESEAL AROUND DIPPER WELL IN CAFÉ AREA.
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 MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN MEAT PREP/SERVING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN CAFÉ AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN MAIN DISH ROOM, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING STORAGE CABINET IN MIDDLE AISLE, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD SECTION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN CAFÉ AREA, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AROUND CAFÉ PREP AREA.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND MEAT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM, MUST PROVIDE AND AND COLD WATER LINE TO GELATO MACHINE IN CAFÉ AREA, MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI DISPLAY AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561901
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: DELI LOAVES IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL DELI LOAVES WITHIN 5 DAYS OF BREAKING SEAL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP AREA COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BETWEEN COOLER AND DISPLAY CASES IN READY TO EAT PREP AREA. SUPPLIES IN BAKERY STORAGE ROOM STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN COFFEE AAREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER NOT PROVIDED AT GELATO AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SMOOTHIE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418433
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418414
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY AND PREPARED FOODS AREAS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ALSO FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE RECEIVING DOCK NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK TOP PORTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CRUSHED ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP LOCATED BY THE PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BACK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BY THE ONIONS IN THE BACK OF THE PRODUCE COOLER; IN THE PREPARED FOODS AREA BY THE BLAST CHILLER AND COMBI(OVENS; UNDER THE NAKED JUICE BRAND COOLER, BASE OF THE SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND THE BASE OF THE SEAFOOD REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAKERY AND PREPARED FOODS AREAS AND THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: PRODUCE GREEN WALL, AND THE DAIRY COOLERS. ALSO MUST REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE PREP FOODS PRODUCE COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO REATTACH LOOSE HAND SINK TO THE WALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SEAFOOD AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPES AT THE FOLLOWING: BASE OF SEAFOOD REACH-IN COOLER, BASE OF SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND UNDER THE NAKED JUICE BRAND COOLER. ALL ABOVE MENTIONED CAUSING WATER LEAKS. MUST REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345826
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT ALL OF THE FROZEN FOOD FREEZER AND OTHER COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRI.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND DECLUTTER THE PRODUCE BACK STOCK COOLER SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BAKING AREA AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINANGE PIPES UNDER THE FRONT PORTION OF THE DISH WASHER.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345777
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POOLING STANDING WATER UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH A SEWAGE LIKE ODOR. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER AND RESOLVED ISSUE DURING INSPECTION. CDI. MUST ALWAYS HAVE WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAIN INTO DRAINS AT ALL TIMES.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE FLOOR NEAR PREPAGED FOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND SHRIMP AND SEAWEED SALAD BUFFET. AREA WAS TAGGED AND FOOD REMOVED. SPLASHES WERE NOTED AT THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT ALL OF THE FROZEN FOOD FREEZER AND OTHER COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRI.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND DECLUTTER THE PRODUCE BACK STOCK COOLER SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 IINCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BAKING AREA AND IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINANGE PIPES UNDER THE FRONT PORTION OF THE DISH WASHER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335570
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335401
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS AT THE MEAT PREP AREA WHILE SERVING CUSTOMERS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA DUMP GARBAGE INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON NEW GLOVES THEN PROCEEDED TO CLEAN FRUITS AND PUT IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS TO BE DISPLAYED LATER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHILE PREPPING FOODS ESPECIALLY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIDS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSING UNIT DRIPPING ONTO BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE THE BAKERY.(FOODS ITEMS WERE INSIDE COVERED BOXES AND CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSING UNIT. ALSO CONDENSING UNIT INSIDE FREEZER SHARED WITH KIKKA SUSHI.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, SHELVES INSIDE THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY FREEZER AND BOTTOM CABINETS AT THE OLIVE DISPLAY COUNTER. MUST MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR), FLOORS BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN, FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS AT THE PRODUCE STORAGE COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS O BULBS AT THE HOT FOOD SERVICE AT THE DI PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND FANS AT THE SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271328
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271312
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Found observed dumpsters/garbage containers overflowing in rear receiving areas, and inside store by baler area, mgmt was advised to increase garbage pick up to eliminate problem, Citation issued.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in main kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in fish prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, display cooler in dairy department not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), door tracks.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear food storage areas under racks/shelving need cleaning, floors by bale area, electrical room 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 that had exposed cinder blocks in rear food storage areas(flour), shall be repaired/sealed, wall in main kitchen, needs detailed cleaning, ceiling in storage room had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken, damaged light shields in walk in coolers, shall be replaced, light shields in produce prep area need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leaking pipe in kitchen prep area, behind cooking equipment, shall be repaired/replaced.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604353
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: Above violation still remaining.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60646
82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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