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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1101 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO 60607 Grocery Store
February 25, 2015 Short Form Complaint License #1678043
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY ROLLING CARTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN MEAT DISPLAY AREA/PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER & KNIFE RACK INSIDE PIZZA PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE BINS AND CAN OPENER IN PREPARED FOOD KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, EXTERIORS OF TILT SKILLETS, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, AND INTERIORS OF ALL OVENS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AN EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN SAME AREA, CLEAN EXCESS FLOUR FROM STORAGE RACKS, AND PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR BAKERY STORAGE AREA.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FOOD, DIRT BUILD-UP) AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FOOD, DIRT BUILD-UP) AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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