WHOLE FOODS MARKET

3640 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Grocery Store

28 inspections

CanvassJan 8, 2026
1 infraction
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE PREPARED FOODS KITCHEN.
CanvassJan 15, 2025
5 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR SEA FOOD DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 18, 2024
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS HOOD FILTER COVERING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. NEEDED COVER MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 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.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE CHEESE PREP ROOM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFeb 23, 2023
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MULTIPLE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
CanvassMar 11, 2022
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PIZZA PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER.
ComplaintJun 7, 2021
1 infraction
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT FOR COOLING AND CHILLING FOOD FOR DISPLAY.
CanvassJan 25, 2021
6 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD AT THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DIRT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP, REAR BAKERY HAND WASH SINK AND SINK BY THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED STANDING WATER AND WET FLOORS AT THE MEAT CLOSET WALK IN COOLER, AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE ROTISSERIE AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
Suspected Food PoisoningFeb 14, 2020
3 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED 2 RICE COOKER/WARMERS ON END OF HOT HOLDING BUFFET WITHOUT FOOD GUARD. RICE WARMERS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PREP KITCHEN. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY WALL AND BLACKENED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE SPECIALTY CHEESE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING.
CanvassDec 18, 2019
7 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - DIRTY SHELVING ALONG THE WALL AT THE HALLWAY PRODUCE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY FAUCET AND INTERIOR OF THE SPECIALTY CHEESE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE POULTRY PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR HALLWAY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY WALL AND BLACKENED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE SPECIALTY CHEESE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ELECTRICAL METAL CONDUIT PIPING ALONG THE WALL IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY AND COVERED WITH FOAM CASING. MUST REMOVE FOAM CASING, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintAug 8, 2018
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND DOORS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND FISH/MEAT DEPARTMENT. DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - KEEP FLOORS DRY IN ALL DISH ROOMS/UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:COFFEE,BREAD ,BAKERY,ETC,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED REMOVE GRIMES,THROUGHOUT.
ComplaintJun 15, 2018
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER, AT COFFEE AREA; SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT BAKERY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND DOORS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND FISH/MEAT DEPARTMENT. DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - KEEP FLOORS DRY IN ALL DISH ROOMS/UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:COFFEE,BREAD ,BAKERY,ETC,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED REMOVE GRIMES,THROUGHOUT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OPENED CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER IN BREAD PREP/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS/DISPLAY COOLER IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 16, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassNov 9, 2017
2 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-17 INSPECTION # 1983202. VIOLATION # 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREAS AT BAKERY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ComplaintFeb 16, 2017
4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS AT FISH DEPARTMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ICE MACHINES, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND DIRTY MOPS, BROOMS, AND SQUEEGEES NOT STORED PROPERLY. (AGAINST DIFFERENT WALLS). MUST RELOCATE.
Short Form ComplaintNov 29, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMay 9, 2016
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED GRILL CHICKEN AT 46.1F INSIDE 2-DOOR PANINI PIZZA COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCT 10.11 LBS VALUE OF $39.13. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.OF OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA SORROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT AND FRONT PANINI PIZZA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PANINI PIZZA AREA AND AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 25, 2016
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AT ALL TIMES
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - FOOD HNADLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassJan 15, 2016
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER PACKAGED OF BEEF ITALIAN MEAT BALL AND BEEF FAJITAS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.3F TO 48.8F. OBSERVED INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER PREPACKAGES OF FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE NATURE'S RANCHER GROUND BUFFALO, BRAT HANS CHICKEN MAPLE BREAKFAST LINK, HARBEST APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGES, AND MAPLE CHICKEN MINI LINKS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.6F TO 51.3F. ALSO ALSO OBSERVED INSIDE PIZZA DECK COOLER FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, SAUSAGE, FETA CHEESE,SAUCE, MARINATED FETA, BACON, SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, VEGGIES AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 59.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELLY 71.9LBS TOTAL COST $528.59 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD ON CONDENSERS INSIDE DISPLAY FREEZERS BY POTATOES SECTION. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - FOOD HNADLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintNov 27, 2015
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD ON CONDENSERS INSIDE DISPLAY FREEZERS BY POTATOES SECTION. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT MAIN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS/WOMENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AT SAID AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 2, 2015
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD INSIDE FREEZER AROUND DOORS AND DAMAGED GASKETS AT SAME (VEGETARIAN SECTION). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
CanvassMay 26, 2015
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 10 SMALL FLIES AROUND THE BALER, 20 SMALL FLIES AT PREP FOODS STATION, 5 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS WASHROOM (PUBLIC WASHROOM), 15 SMALL FLIES AT BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD INSIDE FREEZER AROUND DOORS AND DAMAGED GASKETS AT SAME (VEGETARIAN SECTION). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREAS KNIFE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AT MAIN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES/PALLETS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - DISHMACHINE WATER LINE LEAKING IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
ComplaintNov 4, 2014
6 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND ICE CREAM SAMPLE SPOONS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER FACING ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SPOONS WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSIL.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE DELI TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP FOODS WALK-IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN AND ALSO THE FAN VENT COVER UNDER THE SALAD BAR.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BACK AISLE WHERE DRY FOODS ARE CURRENTLY BEING STORED.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING AN APRON SOILED WITH BLOOD/MEAT DEBRIS. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY CHANGED INTO A CLEAN APRON AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
ComplaintApr 28, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER, THE WALK-IN SEAFOOD FREEZER, AND WALK-IN PREPARED FOODS FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE DRY STORAGE GOODS WALL IN THE REAR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAKERY. THE FLOOR DRAIN IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE PREVENTING THE WATER FROM SPREADING OUTSIDE THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintDec 26, 2013
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR (METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH (3) HOT HOLDING (SELF SERVICE) UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY SECTION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY/CAKE DISPLAY CASE WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE SEAFOOD BAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH BAKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS AT BAKERY SECTION.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (4) EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DIFFERENT PREP AND SERVICE AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (4) EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DIFFERENT PREP AND SERVICE AREA.
ComplaintDec 10, 2013
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR (METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH (3) HOT HOLDING (SELF SERVICE) UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY SECTION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY/CAKE DISPLAY CASE WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE SEAFOOD BAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH BAKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS AT BAKERY SECTION.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (4) EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DIFFERENT PREP AND SERVICE AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE CONDIMENT SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND MEAT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
CanvassApr 3, 2013
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY ALONG WALLBASE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA.
Suspected Food PoisoningJan 30, 2012
5 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN CHEESE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. PLASTIC WINDOW FRAME ON CHEESE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE ABSORBENT ROPE AS TIES ON PLASTIC SHELVING FOR DIRTY POT STORAGE AT DISH MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PRODUCE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE AT PREPPED FOOD BACK STOCK AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT STORAGE AREAS.
ComplaintOct 15, 2010
5 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  - Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.FOUND 10 EACH OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDE WITH PRODUCTS.INSTUCTED THAT A SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THAN KEEP TAG FOR 90 DAYS.OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS(10 EACH), VALUE 14.90.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) HOOOO63658-12
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.7F; ALSO FOUND SHEVED "GRUYERE RESERVE CHEESE" WHICH IS A SOFT CHEESE MADE WITH RAW COW'S MILK STORED ON SHELF IN SELLING AREA, OBSERVED ONE CHEESE CONTAINER HAD MOLD IN IT(SOME OF THE CHEESE WAS MOLDED).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CHEESE(POUNDS 3.31,VALUE 43).ROAST BEEF(POUNDS 14.24;VALUE 199.22).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63658-12.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP,(BAKERY/DELI DEPARTMENT).ALSO PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR SIDE OF BREAD/SWEET DISPLAY CASE.SAME AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS(DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP).ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN DRAIN BOARD ATTECHED AT DISHMACHINE,LEAKING ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO WELD WITH A SMOOTH FINISH.KITCHEN