WHOLE FOODS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEESE COOLER AND WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DIFFERENT SPECIES OF SHELLSTOCK COMINGLING IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE AND STORED IN SAME ICE BIN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT COMINGLE SHELLSTOCK WITH BATCHES THAT HAVE DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBERS, HARVEST DATES, OR GROWING AREAS AND MAINTAIN TAGS ATTACHED FOR IDENTIFICATION. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM BEHIND BAR PREP ON CEILINGS, WALLS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, 2 FLYING NEAR BAKERY DISPLAY CASE AND APPROX., 6 NEAR HANDSINK DRAIN AND LIQUOR STORAGE RACK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CHEESE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF 6 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CHEESE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF 6 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.