FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago 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
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
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