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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH LITTLE NECK CLAMS WERE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH BLUE POINT OYSTERS WERE BEING STORED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL LAST ITEM IS SOLD. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENTURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED ATLANTIC SALMON STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) AT 80.1F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STACKED CARD BOARD BOXES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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: OBSERVED STACKED CARD BOARD BOXES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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.