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WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1101 S CANAL ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Grocery Store

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632440

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED DIFFERENT SPECIES OF OYSTERS (BLUEPINT, CHEBOOKTOOK, PACIFIC) EACH WITH DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBER, HARVEST DATES, AND GROWING AREAS BEING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER, COMMINGLED, AND TOUCHING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE SHELLSTOCK PROPERLY AND NOT COMMINGLED WITH DIFFERENT SPECIES, CERTIFICATION NUMBERS, HARVEST DATES AND GROWING AREAS ALL VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS, $1000 VALUE. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES . INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN WAREWASHING AREA AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304489

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING RACK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS , SEASONINGS ETC ON SURFACES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAKY PIPE, AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND UNDERNEATH PIPING IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN BAKERY BEHIND BREAD BREAD RACKS ON FLOORS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279856

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...PREPARED FOODS REAR PREP AREA, RECEIVING HOLDING WALK IN COOLER AND GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279459

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN PREPARED FOODS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...PREPARED FOODS REAR PREP AREA, RECEIVING HOLDING WALK IN COOLER AND GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229950

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE MEAT PRE-PACKAGED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON THE MEAT POULTRY WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MEAT AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN REAR, AND THROUGHOUT DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD OF THE SMOKE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213970

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND STEAMER IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN MEAT, DELI, BAKERY AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.17 (A)(A)MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND VENT COVERS MEAT PREP AREA. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE DELI, BAKERY, MEAT, AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS, AND ALL WALK-IN COOLER'S AND FREEZERS. UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213504

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND STEAMER IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN MEAT, DELI, BAKERY AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE DELI, BAKERY, MEAT, AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS, AND ALL WALK-IN COOLER'S AND FREEZERS. UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.17 (A)(A)MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND VENT COVERS MEAT PREP AREA. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116723

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MEAT DEPT.3- DOOR PREP COOLER .

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments:MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA,MEAT DEPT.PREP AND WALK IN COOLER,MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA,SEAFOOD AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH MACHINE DISH WASHING AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116340

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO APPX."3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF MALL AND UPPER ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS.FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREA.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SUSHI WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MEAT DEPT.3- DOOR PREP COOLER .

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA,MEAT DEPT.PREP AND WALK IN COOLER,MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA,SEAFOOD AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN MEAT DEPT..MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH MACHINE DISH WASHING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069614

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI LINE AND DELI LINE PREP AREA WITH PITTED GROOVES IN SURFACE. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE. OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING RACK, IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRD MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE. ALSO, OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON CHEESE DISPLAY SHELVING. INSTD MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSATION INSIDE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN CHEESE STATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN BAKERY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 DOOR SHELVING UNIT IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE STATION, E.G. HOT AND COLD STATIONS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT IN CLEAN DELI AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN MEAT COOLER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO HINGE LIGHT COVER. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG THE LEFT WALL BASE BOARD CAULKING JOINT, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESEAL AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN SUSHI COOLER AND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. INSTRD MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH CHEESE PREP HAND SINK SHELF. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770303

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: UNREFRIGERATED CONTAINERS OF CUBED GOUDA CHEESE AND ALSO BLOCKS OF GOUDA CHEESE ON DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN PRODUCE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55.0F-60.2F. LABEL ON PRODUCT STATES "MUST KEEP REFRIGERATED". ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 75LBS, $750 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODCUT AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND AT DELI SANDWICH PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHTSHIELD. LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL DISPLAY MEAT CASES. PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596257

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: BREAKFAST PIZZAS ON DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 80F. NO CURRENT AVAILABLE TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME (APPROX. 5 LBS, $50). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, 138F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 180 F FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A CHEMICAL SANITIZER UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: BAR DISH MACHINE PROVIDING 0 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING SANITIZE CYCLE WHEN TESTED BUT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE UNIT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN RAW MEAT PREP ROOM WITHOUT SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EACH HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN BLACK MOLDED SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. CONDENSER PAN DRIPPING IN DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST IN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FOOD PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591920

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1101 S CANAL ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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