WHOLE FOODS MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.FOUND 10 EACH OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDE WITH PRODUCTS.INSTUCTED THAT A SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THAN KEEP TAG FOR 90 DAYS.OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS(10 EACH), VALUE 14.90.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) HOOOO63658-12

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.7F; ALSO FOUND SHEVED "GRUYERE RESERVE CHEESE" WHICH IS A SOFT CHEESE MADE WITH RAW COW'S MILK STORED ON SHELF IN SELLING AREA, OBSERVED ONE CHEESE CONTAINER HAD MOLD IN IT(SOME OF THE CHEESE WAS MOLDED).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CHEESE(POUNDS 3.31,VALUE 43).ROAST BEEF(POUNDS 14.24;VALUE 199.22).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63658-12.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

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, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP,(BAKERY/DELI DEPARTMENT).ALSO PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR SIDE OF BREAD/SWEET DISPLAY CASE.SAME AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS(DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP).ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS(DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP).ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.