Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for WHOLE FOODS MARKET on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646328
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MEAT DEPARTMENT INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO PLUMBING CONNECTED, HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. NOTED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPPING MEAT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C).CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAKERY. NOTED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPPING IN SAID SPACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.PERSON IN CAHRGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE BOXES OF CAULIFLOWER, ONE CONTAINER OF STRAWBERRY, AND CASE OF PINK DRAGONFRUIT STORED INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER WITH VISIBLE FUZZY GRAY AND BLACK MOLD LIKE GROWTH ON FOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AFFECTED PRODUCE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION FREE OF DISCOLORATION AND VISIBLE SIGNS OF MOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR VARIOUS COOLING UNITS LOCATED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN BAKERY, PREPARED FOODS AND SUSHI PREP/STORAGE SPACE FLYING AROUND, ON WHITE WALLS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNIT AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS OF STACKED SHOES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGS AWAY FROM AREAS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD IN BAKERY WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE FOR MENDING GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR OF GROCERY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS ON FLOORS, FANS, WALLS AND CEILINGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN REAR AS WELL AS GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY CASING FOR ALL FRESH PRODUCE LOCATED IN GROCERY WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD LIKE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND PALLETES IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615176
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP AND REAR LEDGE OF THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN OVENS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH DEPARTMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604876
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603845
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595601 ON 6/3/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595601
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND THE DOOR EDGES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WINE BAR IN THE CORNER, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595527
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREPARED FOODS KITCHEN AT 128F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE, SO A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OVER 180F IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND THE DOOR EDGES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WINE BAR IN THE CORNER, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575852
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573385
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WINE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW BATTERY AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN AREA THAT WILL BE SMOKED MEATS DEPARTMENT AND URINAL NOT FLUSHING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AREA THAT WILL BE SMOKED MEATS DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVE THE BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE VENT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN WHAT WILL BE THE SMOKED MEATS DEPARTMENT AND ON THE LIGHT IN THE CHICKEN PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569264
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE PREVIOUS JUICE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA RANGING FROM 44.4F-77.8F. FOUND HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PREP AREA AT 88.9F. FOUND HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SEAFOOD COUNTER AT 84F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE 100F-120F. PLUMBER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND COS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F-106F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE STAFF AT THE CHEESE COUNTER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA. THE PLUMBER WAS ON SITE AND ABLE TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE-COS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDLE ON BREAD CONTAINER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN DELI PREP AND ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553300
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPARED FOODS SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PROVIDE NEW.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GLASS DOORS OF BREAD DISPLAY CASE (BAKERY) NOT TIGHTLY FITTING TO MAGNETIC STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROTECTION OF FOOD ITEMS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549973
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPARED FOODS SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PROVIDE NEW.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GLASS DOORS OF BREAD DISPLAY CASE (BAKERY) NOT TIGHTLY FITTING TO MAGNETIC STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROTECTION OF FOOD ITEMS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370145
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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