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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 3640 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60613 Grocery Store
December 18, 2019 Canvass License #1678048
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY SHELVING ALONG THE WALL AT THE HALLWAY PRODUCE STORAGE. 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FAUCET AND INTERIOR OF THE SPECIALTY CHEESE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE POULTRY PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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: BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR HALLWAY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WALL AND BLACKENED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE SPECIALTY CHEESE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL METAL CONDUIT PIPING ALONG THE WALL IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY AND COVERED WITH FOAM CASING. MUST REMOVE FOAM CASING, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL METAL CONDUIT PIPING ALONG THE WALL IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY AND COVERED WITH FOAM CASING. MUST REMOVE FOAM CASING, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.

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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