PASS
Risk 1 (High)
WHOLE FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
June 22, 2016
Short Form Complaint
License #1678035
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE BEHIND DELI SECTION, SANDWICH PREP COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES, SPEED RACK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY IN THE COFFEE STATION, REAR PRODUCE AREA, CHEESE PREP AREA, GRILL/COOKING AREA,FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN (NEXT TO KIKKA PREP TABLE).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN (NEXT TO KIKKA PREP TABLE).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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