Whole Foods Market

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WOOD DOOR AT REAR DELIVERY AREA WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WE OBSERVED MINERAL SUBSTANCE ON PANEL ABOVE THE FRESH GREEN LEAF VEGETABLES IN PRODUCE AREA,FIRST FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FOR PREP FOODS NEEDS INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS USED FOR PIZZA. WOOD IS NOT SEALED. WOOD NEEDS TO BE NON ABSORBANT TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING MASK ETC.MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP /SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: KNEE HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DAIRY/CHEESE BAR IN POOR REPAIR. STUCK, UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECT SOLUTION (BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION). MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DAIRY/CHEESE BAR. EMPLOYEE WAS WRAPPING RTE FOOD.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHILE BEING DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE THE MEAT SERVING COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA. WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO RAW MEAT: BEEF TOP ROUND SANDWICH STEAK, GOCHUJANG BEEF STIR FRY, ITALIAN BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, AND MAPLE BOURBON PORK BACON SURFACE OF CONDENSER UNIT UPPER PANELS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANELS. OBSERVED DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO CONDENSER UNIT WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME . FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. POUNDS 8. VALUE 73. PRIORITY VIOLATION : 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP /SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 195F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: KNEE HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DAIRY/CHEESE BAR IN POOR REPAIR. STUCK, UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WE OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE AT KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, LOCATED IN REAR BAKE SHOP PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE MEAT DELI DISPLAY CASE ON 1ST FLOOR, ACROSS FROM HOT SELF SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE STORE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA, BAKERY, PREPARED FOODS AREA, FRESH PACK PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS IN THE WINE AND CHEESE PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREPARED FOODS AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS IN BAKERY, PREPARED FOODS AREA, AND OFF REAR DOCK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA..

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREPARED FOODS/BAKERY AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT HOUSE FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE CULINARY KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE DARK BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DE-LIME AND DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT HOUSE PREP AREAS, COLD MEAT PREP ROOM, WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR, BAKERY AREA, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. ALSO, THE SCREWS ARE DETACHED FROM THE WALL FOR THE SPRAYER ON DISH MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE (SOUTHWEST WALL) NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SALAD PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DE-CLUTTER ITEMS IN BACK DOCK AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED (2)FOOD HANDLERS WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES IN COFFEE BAR AREA RINSING OUT DIRTY BLENDER PITCHERS AND SILVERWARE AND PUTTTING THEM IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING HANDS.OBSERVED DISH WASHER IN DISH WASHING AREA WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING DIRTY DISHES (POTS,SILVERWARE,ETC)AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES AND NOT WASHING HANDS ALSO.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN SPECIALTY PREP AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR HANDLE ON DELI DISPLAY UNIT,WORN DOOR GASKET ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARD AND MESH LINER FOR OVEN TRAY IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER AT 1- COMP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI IN COFFEE BAR AREA-INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS.SPECIALTY PREP AREA-MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND LOWER SHELF OF DUMP SINK & VENTS ON DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.MEAT FRONT PREP AREA-DOOR JAMS OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT, ON ENCLOSED DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.MEAT WALK IN PREP COOLER-FAN GUARDS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS AND WHEEL BASES,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,WRAPPING STATION.TAQUERIA LOWER CABINETS.PIZZA PREP AREA-SHELVING UNITS AND CARTS.BAKERY AREA-SHELVING UNITS.BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARDS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA FAN GUARDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN COFFEE BAR AREA,PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY AREA,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA & PRODUCE PREP AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOODS REAR PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN SANDWICH PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT SPECIALTY PREP AREA DUMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND TAQUERIA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND FOOD FROM PREPARED FOODS LOWER CABINETS OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF OVEN,WALK IN COOLER CARTS,BAKERY-ROLLING CARTS & PREP TABLE,COFFEE BAR-INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & SHELVING UNITS,PRODUCE PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,CARTS & SHELVING UNITS,FRESH MEAT PREP AREA-FANGUARDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND FOOD FROM FLOOR IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER ,CHEESE ROOM WALK IN COOLER,BODY,BEER & WINE STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA & BODY,BEER & WINE STORAGE AREA.