WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE HANDLED SCOOPS LYING DIRECTLY IN THE READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS SERVICED TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CUTTING BOARD TO A CLEAN SEPERATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.