WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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. THE FISH DEPT PLASTIC ICE BIN HAS A BUILDUP OF LIME THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. THE GROCERY FREEZER HAS A DAMAGED DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FAR SIDE COIL, REPAIR THE DOOR TO COVER THE INSULATION AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE. THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR SLIDING DOORS HAVE A MOLDY BUILDUP IN THE DOOR TRACKS AND AIR VENTS, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN. THE POULTRY COOLER HAS A RUSTY SHELVING UNIT, REPLACE THE UNSANITARY SHELF.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME BUILDUP ON THE CHUTE AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS IN THE SMOKE HOUSE AND THE CEILINGS IN THE DISHROOM ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BASEMENT GARBAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN IS CAKED WITH BUILDUP AND THE DRAIN IN THE BAKERY IS MISSING A COVER, CLEAN DRAINS AND REPLACE THE COVER. THE DISHMACHINE RPZ VALVE LEAKS POTABLE WATER, REPAIR THE VALVE AND REMOVE THE GREEN BUILDUP ON THE COPPER. THE FRONT MOP SINK IS OUT OF ORDER, REPAIR THE FRONT MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BASEMENT GARBAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN IS CAKED WITH BUILDUP AND THE DRAIN IN THE BAKERY IS MISSING A COVER, CLEAN DRAINS AND REPLACE THE COVER. THE DISHMACHINE RPZ VALVE LEAKS POTABLE WATER, REPAIR THE VALVE AND REMOVE THE GREEN BUILDUP ON THE COPPER. THE FRONT MOP SINK IS OUT OF ORDER, REPAIR THE FRONT MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.