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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.9F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE CAN BE AT 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE FIXED WATER TEMPERATURE ON SITE AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE READING BETWEEN 100-120.0F.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 131.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MUST BE AT LEAST 180.0F AND NO HIGHER THAN 194.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 149.0F. WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 160.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. temperature of the wash solution

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS.

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 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS.

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.