PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 3, 2023
Complaint
License #2822447
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SHRIMP IN SEAFOOD WALK-IN COOLER. TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD MEASURED AT 60.8F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $104.50 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 7 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection