Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for WHOLE FOODS MARKET on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
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.
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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.
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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.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR VARIOUS COOLING UNITS LOCATED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
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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.
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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
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD IN BAKERY WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585590
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN TOILET COMMODE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX BATHROOM
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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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR CABINETS, AND COOLER IN LIFE STYLE CENTER, VENT ABOVE POT WASHER, AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND PREP AREAS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR WALL SURFACES IN PRODUCE STATION, AND CLEAN WALL IN FISH STATION, REMOVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT OUT FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER, AND UNDER EXHAUST COOKING HOOD, MUST REPLACE
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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. MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN BAKING AREA, ADDITION SINKS NEAR BY
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND REPAIR EXTERIOR THERMOMETER OF 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
114651
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
420207
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER SHOP IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT OR REPLACE.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN VARIOUS AREAS/SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP. WALK IN COOLERS, SERVICE DEPTS, RECIEVING AREAS AND PREP AREAS ETC.... MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MENS ROOM ON SALES FLOOR, FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IN CHEESE AREA LEAKING MUST CORRECT. FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58441
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 1550 N KINGSBURY ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58331
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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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.
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.
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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.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58296
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair..SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE WORNED-OUT MUST REPLACE.
33
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..DAIRY DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGHOUT,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN- COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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..FLOOR DRAINS IN SOME FOOD PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY.
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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.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58225
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE WORNED-OUT MUST REPLACE.
33
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.DAIRY DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGHOUT,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN- COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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 IN SOME FOOD PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY.
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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.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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