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WHOLE FOODS MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 3640 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60613 Grocery Store
January 18, 2024 Canvass License #1678048
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS HOOD FILTER COVERING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. NEEDED COVER MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE CHEESE PREP ROOM WITH BLACKENED, DIRTY FAUCET AND HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLR. PRODUCE PREP ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE.----NOTED SEVERAL METAL PREP TABLES LOWER SHELVING WITH PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTANT LINER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC TO MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL ROLLED PAPER HOLDER WITH DIRTY/DEBRIS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections