WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GASKETS (OR SIMILAR) TO ELIMINATE GAPS ON GLASS DISPLAY COOLER DOORS OF THE MEAT CASE, THE BREAD CASE AND THE DELI CASE. NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINETS BELOW THE PREPACKED CHEESE CASE TO BE MADE OF RAW, UNFINISHED WOOD. MUST REFINISH THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABOSRBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE TETHERS FOR THE BULK DRY SALAD BAR TOPPING SPOONS AND TONGS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE GROCERY BAG STORAGE CLOSET AND AT THE ENTRY TO THE JUICE BAR. MUST ELIMINATE COARSE MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WINE SAMPLING BAR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE COVING AROUND THE INTERIOR PERIMETER OF THE REAL GOOD JUICE BAR AND THE COFFEE ROASTING 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE COFFEE ROASTING ROOM IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SUPPORT BEAM IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IS COATED WITH COARSE FIRE-RETARDENT MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE WALL AND SUPPORT BEAM TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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: THE EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE COFFEE ROASTING ROOM IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SUPPORT BEAM IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IS COATED WITH COARSE FIRE-RETARDENT MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE WALL AND SUPPORT BEAM TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.