WHOLE FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Prep table carts that had rust, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, meat department pre area and produce department prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in fish department prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in meat department in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler in dairy department lower shelving not clean, need detailed (crevices). Shelving/racks in grilled venue not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Drawers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bakery prep area under heavy equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear receiving area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning. Ceiling tiles above prep table in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning. Ceiling tiles above prep table in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.