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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: UPON INSPECTION FOUND ONE POUND OF CUT WATERMELON AND PINEAPPLE CHUNKS INPROPERLY SET UP IN BETWEEN HOTWELLS AT THE HOT BAR AT 50.6F. ALSO FOUND EGG,CHEESE AND BACON BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AT THE PIZZA HEAT LAMP AREA HOT HOLDING AT 127F, 118F, 119.2F RESPECTIVELY. ALL PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE THE SAMPLING FORKS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED AT THE PREPARED FOODS BEHIND CHEF'S CASE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA.

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.