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WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1550 N KINGSBURY ST · Chicago, IL 60642

Grocery Store

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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.

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Inspection history

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

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538020

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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

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: FOUND DIRT AND BLACK, MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON THE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL, LOCATED IN THE SEAFOOD BACK OF HOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN SAID AREA, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE NEOAPOLITAN PIZZA LOW BOY COOLER AND IN THE DINER LOW BOY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK STAIRWAY HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AN UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE USED AND IN USE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR A CONTAINER FOR SOILED CLOTHS AND TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496206

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND HEAVY BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND BLACK, MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON THE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL, LOCATED IN THE SEAFOOD BACK OF HOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN SAID AREA, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON THE NEOAPOLITAN PIZZA LOW BOY COOLER AND IN THE DINER LOW BOY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK STAIRWAY HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AN UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE USED AND IN USE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR A CONTAINER FOR SOILED CLOTHS AND TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395815

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: INVERT ALL FORKS IN DELI TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE APPLE CIDER OFF FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN SMOKER ROOM. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND VALVES IN DISH ROOM. REPIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361206

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: Sneeze guard missing from faw fish display coolers. Instructed to replace missing guard.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers in produce walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. Soap dispenser in men's toilet room second floor west not maintained. Intructed to replace broken dispenser.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and in corners of walk-in coolers and prep areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277701

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to store paper for sandwiches behind counter to prevent possible contamination from customers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained on salad bar coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets to have cooler doors tight fitting.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Smoke house cutting boards, coolers under salad bar, fan covers in walk-in cooler including bakery, and can opener attached to prep table in bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned or maintained in smoke house and old towne deli prep area and main kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove debris under and behind equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained in back(dry goods) behind seafood walk-in cooler units. Instructed to seal opening in ceiling. Ventilation covers on doors in electrical closet off from main kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321830

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to store paper for sandwiches behind counter to prevent possible contamination from customers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained on salad bar coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets to have cooler doors tight fitting.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Smoke house cutting boards, coolers under salad bar, fan covers in walk-in cooler including bakery, and can opener attached to prep table in bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned or maintained in smoke house and old towne deli prep area and main kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove debris under and behind equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained in back(dry goods) behind seafood walk-in cooler units. Instructed to seal opening in ceiling. Ventilation covers on doors in electrical closet off from main kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277679

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Both sets of doubles on third level of garage entry not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gap in middle at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dishmachine not properly sanitizing. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm while being used in coffee bar. Instructed that chlorine sanitizer must be 100 ppm to properly sanitize utensils. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to store paper for sandwiches behind counter to prevent possible contamination from customers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained on salad bar coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets to have cooler doors tight fitting.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Smoke house cutting boards, coolers under salad bar, fan covers in walk-in cooler including bakery, and can opener attached to prep table in bakery not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned or maintained in smoke house and old towne deli prep area and main kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove debris under and behind equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained in back(dry goods) behind seafood walk-in cooler units. Instructed to seal opening in ceiling. Ventilation covers on doors in electrical closet off from main kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279287

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: THE KNIFE HOLDER IN THE SMOKE HOUSE AND THE CAN OPENER BASE IN THE DELI PREP AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DINER CABINETS HAVE TAPED ON BULGING PANELS, REPAIR SO THEY ARE EASY TO CLEAN. THE RACKS AND PIPES IN THE REAR PREP, DAIRY AND READY TO EAT PREP COOLER AND DISH AREAS ARE FULL OF DUST FROM THE DUSTY CEILING VENTS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CHECK YOUR DUCT WORK TO REDUCE PROBLEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILINGS HAVE DIRTY SPLATTERED BUILDUP, RUSTY SUPPORTS AND/OR OLD SMALL FLY RESIDUE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILINGS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA, BAKERY, DELI AND SMOKE HOUSE AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FLOOR DRAINS AND PIPES UNDER THE PIZZA PREP TABLE, DELI AREA, DINER DISH MACHINE AND SINK AND CHEESE BAR HAND SINK ARE DIRTY AND OR HAVE ROUGH EDGES THAT STAY WET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN A SANITARY MANNER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1170231

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER IN FISH DEPT HAS RUSTY SHELVES & CABINETMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED TRIM ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE,ROLLING CART DAMAGED IN CHEESE AREA,MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT DINER REST,MEAT DEPT DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON ICE MACHINE IN FISH DEPT.MISSING WALL PLATE IN PRODUCE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ,FOOD& GREASE FROM FRYERS,OVENS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL DEPTS.ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,FLOOR MIXER,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SPRAY NOZZLES AT PRODUCE AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT DEPT,WRAPPING STATIONS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL DEPT.,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & MEAT DEPT IN POOR REPAIR & MISSING WALL TRIM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AROUND CAULKING AT SOME 3- COMP SINKS IN ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING RAILINGS IN DISH AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN DINER REST.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FISH DEPT AT ICE MACHINES,CUSTOMERS 1ST & 2ND FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LEAKY FAUCETS AT SOME HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1170216

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN FRESH FARE .OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS COMMENGLED TOGETHER OVER LAPPING PLATTERS SUCH AS PEPPER BEEF & ROSEMARY CHICKEN,TURKEY MEAT BALLS & SIRLION BEEF,CHICKEN & TUNA SALAD.ALSO INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT TUNA 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER IN DISPLAY UNIT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.APPX.20LBS.$206.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 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 A LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND NEAR PRODUCE AREA ABOVE SALES FLOOR ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING,BOXES IN BAKERY AREA & BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,CUSTOMERS & EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM,RECEIVING HALLWAY,SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.ALSO RIVER WALK ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/12 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT THE SAMPLE & FOOD DEMONSTRATION KIOSK NEAR BULK FOOD DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN THIS PREP AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 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 REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER IN FISH DEPT HAS RUSTY SHELVES & CABINETMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED TRIM ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE,ROLLING CART DAMAGED IN CHEESE AREA,MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT DINER REST,MEAT DEPT DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON ICE MACHINE IN FISH DEPT.MISSING WALL PLATE IN PRODUCE AREA.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ,FOOD& GREASE FROM FRYERS,OVENS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL DEPTS.ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,FLOOR MIXER,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SPRAY NOZZLES AT PRODUCE AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT DEPT,WRAPPING STATIONS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL DEPT.,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & MEAT DEPT IN POOR REPAIR & MISSING WALL TRIM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AROUND CAULKING AT SOME 3- COMP SINKS IN ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING RAILINGS IN DISH AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN DINER REST.

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FISH DEPT AT ICE MACHINES,CUSTOMERS 1ST & 2ND FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LEAKY FAUCETS AT SOME HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

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    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612610

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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

Recorded violations

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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. REPLACE ANY BROKEN TOWEL DISPENSERS OR SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE RESTROOMS.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE BAKERY HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, THE DUST ON THE BACK OF THE BAKERY OVENS, AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SMOKED MEAT COOLER.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAKERY OVENS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THIS AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
608253

Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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

Recorded violations

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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. VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK IN FISH COUNTER AREA, BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT OTHER PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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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