WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 10 SMALL FLIES AROUND THE BALER, 20 SMALL FLIES AT PREP FOODS STATION, 5 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS WASHROOM (PUBLIC WASHROOM), 15 SMALL FLIES AT BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD INSIDE FREEZER AROUND DOORS AND DAMAGED GASKETS AT SAME (VEGETARIAN SECTION). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREAS KNIFE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AT MAIN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES/PALLETS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS.

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.