WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN FRESH FARE .OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS COMMENGLED TOGETHER OVER LAPPING PLATTERS SUCH AS PEPPER BEEF & ROSEMARY CHICKEN,TURKEY MEAT BALLS & SIRLION BEEF,CHICKEN & TUNA SALAD.ALSO INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT TUNA 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER IN DISPLAY UNIT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.APPX.20LBS.$206.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

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 A LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND NEAR PRODUCE AREA ABOVE SALES FLOOR ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING,BOXES IN BAKERY AREA & BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,CUSTOMERS & EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM,RECEIVING HALLWAY,SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.ALSO RIVER WALK ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/12 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT THE SAMPLE & FOOD DEMONSTRATION KIOSK NEAR BULK FOOD DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN THIS PREP AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER IN FISH DEPT HAS RUSTY SHELVES & CABINETMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED TRIM ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE,ROLLING CART DAMAGED IN CHEESE AREA,MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT DINER REST,MEAT DEPT DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON ICE MACHINE IN FISH DEPT.MISSING WALL PLATE IN PRODUCE 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.

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.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ,FOOD& GREASE FROM FRYERS,OVENS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL DEPTS.ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,FLOOR MIXER,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SPRAY NOZZLES AT PRODUCE AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT DEPT,WRAPPING STATIONS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL DEPT.,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & MEAT DEPT IN POOR REPAIR & MISSING WALL TRIM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AROUND CAULKING AT SOME 3- COMP SINKS IN ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING RAILINGS IN DISH AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN DINER REST.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FISH DEPT AT ICE MACHINES,CUSTOMERS 1ST & 2ND FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LEAKY FAUCETS AT SOME HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FISH DEPT AT ICE MACHINES,CUSTOMERS 1ST & 2ND FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LEAKY FAUCETS AT SOME HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

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.