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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 255 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Grocery Store
January 6, 2015 License License #2333805
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT BAKERY DISPLAY COUNTER, AND WNE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS, CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS, CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS, CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS, CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
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