WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI LINE AND DELI LINE PREP AREA WITH PITTED GROOVES IN SURFACE. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE. OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING RACK, IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRD MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE. ALSO, OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON CHEESE DISPLAY SHELVING. INSTD MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSATION INSIDE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN CHEESE STATION.

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 MICROWAVE IN BAKERY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 DOOR SHELVING UNIT IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE STATION, E.G. HOT AND COLD STATIONS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT IN CLEAN DELI AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN MEAT COOLER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO HINGE LIGHT COVER. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG THE LEFT WALL BASE BOARD CAULKING JOINT, IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESEAL AREA.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN SUSHI COOLER AND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. INSTRD MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN SUSHI COOLER AND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. INSTRD MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.