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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112 OBSERVD HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HOT WATER FINALE RINSE TEMPERATURE BELOW 180 DEGREES F MACHINE READING AT 151.1-154.4 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WARE WASHING MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE. PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED CSI FOR REPAIR OF MACHINE, FINAL RINSE AT 180 AT TIME OF INSPECTION AFTER REPAIR COMPLETED, TAG REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD (CHICKEN) NOT DATED WITH PERPARATION DATE OR DISCARD DATE ON ITEMS. MUST LABEL ALL COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FOOD PREP AREA(OASIS).MUST REPAIR 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH FOOD PRODUCT NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE THAT UTILIZE HOT WATER FOR SANITIZING NOT REACHING 160 DEGREES F OR PROPER WASHING TEMPRERATURES WASH WATERE TEMP AT 151.1 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED CSI REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED ONE OF MUTILABLE HAND SINKS IN FACILITY PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR NEAR SUSHI AND SALAD BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY IN DISREPAIR, SPRAK NOZZLE HANGS BELOW RIM OF SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY IN DISREPAIR, SPRAK NOZZLE HANGS BELOW RIM OF SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.