WHOLE FOODS MARKET

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT- EGGS HELD AT 122.0 F, OATMEAL AT 118.0 F AND SAUSAGE LINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE HELD 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. MANAGER ABLE TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE AT SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT TO 180 F AT HIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PRODUCE PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT ORGANIC SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET HOT WATER VALVE TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON HOT WATER VALVE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- SAUSAGE AT 47.8 F, CHICKEN AT 47.3 F, ROASTED VEGGIES AT 48.0 F AND CHEESE AT 48.0 F, ALL SAID ITEMS FOUND INSIDE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER HOWEVER REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF DELI PREP WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER OVEN READY RETAIL CASE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF CLAMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER THE TAG WAS ALL CONSUMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $13.00 AND TOTAL 13 PCS.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED /DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER FROM REPORT #1546409, DATED 5/26/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVDED TO POST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CALUK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE PIZZA AREA. RE CAULK ALONG THE THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND SHELLFISH DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) OF THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CETIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINER WITH NO TAG ATTACHED INSIDE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO SHELL FISH AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $36.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:PASTA 55.5F, TUNA 47.2F, CHICKEN 48.1F, CHICKEN SALAD 54.1F, SPINACH CAKE 44.1F, TORTELLINI SALAD 51F ORZO RICE 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 78 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $702.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-00(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER WITH STAINS ON THE FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTES SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASING TO BE IMPROPER AND OFFERED FOR SALE:- GRILLED CHICKEN 130.3F,MASHED POTATOES 134.F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 29 LBS OF ITEMS WORTH #34.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE PIZZA/HOT FOOD DISPLAY COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AN DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 50F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.VEGAN CURRY 50.5F, CURRY CHICKEN 46.6F,ASIAN NOODLE SALAD 45.1F, SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT AND KALS 46.2F,BLACKENED CHICKEN 50.5F, CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE 46.1F,ROSEMARY CHICKEN 47.2F, GRILLED SALMON 44.3F, CURRIED CHICKEN 44.8F. MANAGER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $457.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT WAS ADEQUATE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP,LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ALLOWING FOR EASY ACCESS OF FOOD FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-30-020

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ON FANS INSIDE DAIRY COOLER,VENTS AT THE SEA FOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND FANS ON CEILING AT THE PRODUCE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MEAT PREP COOLER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE MEAT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING 2 LIGHT SHIELDS AT DELI DISPLAY COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE CUT FRUIT STATION WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN COLDEST PART OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETER IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER, WHERE IT CAN BE MONITETRED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING 2 LIGHT SHIELDS AT DELI DISPLAY COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE CUT FRUIT STATION WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN COLDEST PART OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THERMOMETER IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER, WHERE IT CAN BE MONITETRED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE DIVIDER AT SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER BETWEEN READY-TO-EAT AND RAW FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON ELECTRIC BOXES IN FRESH MEAT PREOCESSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT PASTRY DISPLAY CASES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INOPERABLE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT DELI COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS PLACED ON DISPLAYDELI AND SEAFOOD COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVINGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND FOLLOWING IN SEAFOOD WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.6-46.5F: 68-LBS. OF FRESH SALMON FILLETS; 5.4-LBS. OF CRAB CAKES; 8.6-LBS. OF FRESH SEA BASS FILLET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS. (TOTAL VALUE = $1,355.00). INSTRUCTED TO MAINATIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SMALL SELF-SERVE SOUP STATION MUST EXTEND TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKETS OF SOME SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS; DUSTY FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; CABINETS UNDER SINKS MUST BE KEPT ORGANIZED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER LEAK OBSERVED ON THE KNEE PEDAL FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE MEAT SECTION & ALSO ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF A HANDSINK AT THE DELI PREP AREA. HOT WATER KNOBS AT THE 4-COMP SINK ARE LOOSE, MUST FIX.