Chicago · Official inspection records
6020 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60646
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHOLE FOODS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in cooler in deli department, shall date and label food items in deli walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving, racks that had peeling paint in bakery prep area shall be replaced, damaged caulk in bakery prep area by exposed hand sink shall be replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks, cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning in prep areas. Rear storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Produce department shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, dish machine areas in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas, under shelving/racks and pallets not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in food prep areas, walk in coolers, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in grill prep area need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: light shields in prep areas, kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, missing light shields shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS · 6020 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage container not properly labeled. Instructed to label all exterior containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Storage cabinets and storage shelves thru-out all prep and storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Containers for bread yeast not maintained. Instructed to replace containers to prevent physical contamination.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, in coolers in corners and under equipment and storage units not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling, walk in cooler fan covers and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hand sink in kitchen prep cooler leaking and faucet in grill area. Instructed to repair all sinks.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided at dairy display cooler and meat case. instructed to provide hanging thermometer.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1678035.
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