WHOLE FOODS MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE: FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND THE WASH TEMERATURE ONLY REACHED A TEMP. OF 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT ALL TIMES. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER MACHINE MAINTAINS PROPER WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LABELS IN THE BREAD PREP AREAS ARE FADED AND NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PROVIDE NEW VISIBLE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ONSITE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GLASS CASE AND HANDLES TO THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE GLASS CASE AT THE MEAT MARKET TO REMOVE RAW MEAT DEBRIS.

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: FOUND MEAT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT FREEZER, OBSERVED EGG AND EGG SHELL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BEHIND THE REACH-IN EGG COOLER, AND ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREPARED FOODS FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND FADED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PACKING DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND FADED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PACKING DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.