Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHOLE FOODS MARKET on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635123
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625129
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SOFT DINKS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR AAND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH BLACKEN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOOR INSIDE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COFFEE BAR AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610386
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN APRONS AND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FLOOR ON TOP OF SHEET OF WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER NON-POUROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SHELVES THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MEAT DEPARTMENT AND PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN MEAT COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND IN BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG WALL BASENBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597520
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND BOXES OF EGGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN THE LOWER LEVEL COFFEE BAR AREA TO BE STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE FROZEN FRUITS IN ITS CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS TO MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH CONTENT OF STORAGE CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER SHELVES FREE FROM SPILLAGE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN SANDWICH PREPARATION AREA TO BE LOOSE, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FACUET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM LOCATED AT FRONT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REGISTERS TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROON DOOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587111
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY DELI COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586333
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY DELI COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585922
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY DELI COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579157
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569993
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT REAR STORAGE BY THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN WRAP ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE MEAT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563039
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $46.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WET FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552392
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
2545718
Location recorded for this inspection · WHOLE FOODS MARKET · 3201-3225 N ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE USED AS COLOR CODING ON THE PLASTIC FOOD CART. MUST REMOVE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--- FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE CHEESE PREP ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL CAULKING AT THE LARGE KITCHEN DISH ROOM DISH MACHINE WITH BLACKEN MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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