WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND STEAMER IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN MEAT, DELI, BAKERY AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE DELI, BAKERY, MEAT, AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREAS, AND ALL WALK-IN COOLER'S AND FREEZERS. UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.17 (A)(A)MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND VENT COVERS MEAT PREP AREA. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.17 (A)(A)MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND VENT COVERS MEAT PREP AREA. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.