WHOLE FOODS MARKET

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AREA BENEATH THE OVENS AND AROUND THE DIAMOND PLATE PATCHED AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GROCERY SHARED WALK-IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AREA BENEATH THE OVENS AND AROUND THE DIAMOND PLATE PATCHED AREAS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE SEVERAL BOWLS AND COLLANDERS STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA, SPECIALTY FOODS DISHROOM AND IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHROOM AND TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF SEAFOOD WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREPARED FOOD DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2565837 DATED 10/25/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED AT PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.9F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE CAN BE AT 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE FIXED WATER TEMPERATURE ON SITE AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE READING BETWEEN 100-120.0F.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 131.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MUST BE AT LEAST 180.0F AND NO HIGHER THAN 194.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 149.0F. WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 160.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. temperature of the wash solution

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED AT PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH LITTLE NECK CLAMS WERE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH BLUE POINT OYSTERS WERE BEING STORED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL LAST ITEM IS SOLD. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENTURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED ATLANTIC SALMON STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) AT 80.1F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STACKED CARD BOARD BOXES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE SHOES IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN UNITS AND IN STORAGE AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE SMOKE HOUSE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WALL FAUCET IN THE SMOKE HOUSE ROOM USED TO CONNECT A HOSE FOR CLEANING THE FLOOR; REPAIR THE LEAK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE SMOKE HOUSE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.