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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1101 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO 60607 Grocery Store
August 12, 2019 Complaint License #1678043
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING RACK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS , SEASONINGS ETC ON SURFACES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAKY PIPE, AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND UNDERNEATH PIPING IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKS. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAKY PIPE, AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND UNDERNEATH PIPING IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKS. 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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