Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHOLE FOODS MARKET on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629414
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3640 N HALSTED ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE PREPARED FOODS KITCHEN.
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375966
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3640 N HALSTED 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: NOTED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR (METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH (3) HOT HOLDING (SELF SERVICE) UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY SECTION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY/CAKE DISPLAY CASE WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE SEAFOOD BAR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH BAKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS AT BAKERY SECTION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (4) EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DIFFERENT PREP AND SERVICE AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE CONDIMENT SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND MEAT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092375
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3640 N HALSTED ST
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: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY ALONG WALLBASE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517715
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3640 N HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN CHEESE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME ON CHEESE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE ABSORBENT ROPE AS TIES ON PLASTIC SHELVING FOR DIRTY POT STORAGE AT DISH MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PRODUCE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE AT PREPPED FOOD BACK STOCK AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT STORAGE AREAS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419511
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3640 N HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.FOUND 10 EACH OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDE WITH PRODUCTS.INSTUCTED THAT A SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THAN KEEP TAG FOR 90 DAYS.OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS(10 EACH), VALUE 14.90.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) HOOOO63658-12
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.7F; ALSO FOUND SHEVED "GRUYERE RESERVE CHEESE" WHICH IS A SOFT CHEESE MADE WITH RAW COW'S MILK STORED ON SHELF IN SELLING AREA, OBSERVED ONE CHEESE CONTAINER HAD MOLD IN IT(SOME OF THE CHEESE WAS MOLDED).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CHEESE(POUNDS 3.31,VALUE 43).ROAST BEEF(POUNDS 14.24;VALUE 199.22).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63658-12.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP,(BAKERY/DELI DEPARTMENT).ALSO PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR SIDE OF BREAD/SWEET DISPLAY CASE.SAME AREA.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS(DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP).ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN DRAIN BOARD ATTECHED AT DISHMACHINE,LEAKING ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO WELD WITH A SMOOTH FINISH.KITCHEN
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How results compare in ZIP 60613
305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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