WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. THESE TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACILITY AND AT THE AMAZON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE OPEN AND THE RECEPTACLE OUTERIOR SURFACE WITH GREASE BUILD UP, DEBRIS, DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED KEEP ALL OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE OPEN AND THE RECEPTACLE OUTERIOR SURFACE WITH GREASE BUILD UP, DEBRIS, DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED KEEP ALL OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.