⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1101 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 1678043

44
Total Inspections
28
Passed
8
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2025 Inspection

October 22, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GROCERY SHARED WALK-IN FREEZER.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2025 Inspection

October 15, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE SEVERAL BOWLS AND COLLAND...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2024 Inspection

October 21, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILAB...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2023 Inspection

December 19, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VAL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2022 Inspection

October 25, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED AT PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW LIGH...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2022 Inspection

October 20, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.9F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE CAN BE AT 120.0F T...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2022 Inspection

May 25, 2022• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2020 Inspection

July 29, 2020• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN UNITS AND IN STORAGE AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2020 Inspection

February 26, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE SMOKE HOUSE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2019 Inspection

August 12, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING RACK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS , SEASONINGS ETC ON SURFACES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2019 Inspection

March 22, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2019 Inspection

March 15, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN PREPARED FOODS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL CLEANED AND S...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2018 Inspection

October 19, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE MEAT PRE-PACKAGED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO,...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 6, 2018 Inspection

September 6, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND STEAMER IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2018 Inspection

August 27, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND STEAMER IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2017 Inspection

December 6, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MEAT DEPT.3- DOOR PREP COOLER .(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 28, 2017 Inspection

November 28, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 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 APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2017 Inspection

July 10, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI LINE AND DELI LINE PREP AREA WITH PITTED GROOVES IN SURFACE. INSTRD MAN...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2016 Inspection

May 6, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: UNREFRIGERATED CONTAINERS OF CUBED GOUDA CHEESE AND ALSO BLOCKS OF GOUDA CHEESE ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2016 Inspection

January 5, 2016• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: BREAKFAST PIZZAS ON DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 80F. ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2015 Inspection

June 4, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM COMPRESSOR INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE BROKEN LID ON SALAD CONTAINER...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2015 Inspection

May 21, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND PRODUCTS DISPLAYED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 80 DEGREES (PIZZA AND BREAKFAST...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2015 Inspection

February 25, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2015 Inspection

February 4, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2015 Inspection

January 26, 2015• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: LOWER SHELF OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 89.1F, AND AIR TEMPERATURE OF FRONT STEAM TABLE UNIT FACING...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2014 Inspection

September 4, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE CHUTE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2013 Inspection

October 18, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO EAST FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2013 Inspection

October 8, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXI...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2012 Inspection

December 7, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: UPON INSPECTION FOUND ONE POUND OF CUT WATERMELON AND PINEAPPLE CHUNKS INPROPERL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2012 Inspection

April 8, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2011 Inspection

October 3, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2011 Inspection

March 16, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Protect the ready to eat salads in the deli from the unsanitary metal joint in front of the sliding doo...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2011 Inspection

February 3, 2011• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2010 Inspection

June 16, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2010 Inspection

February 16, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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