WHOLE FOODS MARKET

6009 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60660 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

WHOLE FOODS MARKET has been inspected 27 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 13 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2024. For example: PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2020. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2023. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 22 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2024. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

27 inspections

ComplaintJul 24, 2026
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA.
ComplaintJun 9, 2026
5 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS OF MAIN PREP KITCHEN AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SPECIALTY PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG COVING BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ComplaintOct 30, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassJun 11, 2025
0 infractions
ComplaintSep 11, 2024
5 infractions
- 20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED AT 10:40 AM IMPROPER COOLING METHOD OF APPROXIMATELY 23 LBS COOKED PULLED CHICKEN NOTED AT 50.3F IN A LARGE COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PREP DATE NOTED TODAY'S DATE. OPERATION PREP TEMPERATURE LOGS NOTED THE CHICKEN WAS PULLED AT 8AM @ 178F THEN LOGGED AGAIN AT 10 AM @ 38F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING SHALLOW, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS DURING THE COOLING PROCESS. FACILITY HAS A QUICK CHILL MACHINE ON SITE AND WAS USED FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION TO PROPERLY COOL THE CHICKEN. ALSO REVIEWED COOLING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRE-PACKAGED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - NOTED IN USE TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DELI PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND HANGING OVER THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER REMOVED TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE CHEESE PREP AREA NOTED DIRTY.----NOTED FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE SMALL DELI COOLER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Short Form ComplaintSep 8, 2023
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE SEAFOOD WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
ComplaintAug 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
ComplaintFeb 28, 2023
3 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT COFFEE STATION,CHEESE STATION AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintSep 16, 2022
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. THESE TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACILITY AND AT THE AMAZON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 29, 2022
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. THESE TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACILITY AND AT THE AMAZON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintAug 18, 2022
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. THESE TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACILITY AND AT THE AMAZON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE OPEN AND THE RECEPTACLE OUTERIOR SURFACE WITH GREASE BUILD UP, DEBRIS, DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED KEEP ALL OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJan 25, 2022
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ISLAND EGG DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - WIPING CLOTHS IN THE THE MEAT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST NOT USE WADDED TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARDS FOR PROTRUDING METAL ON THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
CanvassMar 2, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassMar 31, 2020
4 infractions
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - OBSERVED DISHWASHER IN BAKERY/PREPARED FOODS AREA TOUCHING DIRTY DISHES, PUTTING DISHES THROUGH CONVEYER BELT THEN GRABBING CLEAN DISHES AND STORING THEM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, DISHWASHER MUST WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING DIRTY DISHES BEFORE GRABBING THE CLEAN, SANITIZED DISHES ON THE OTHER END. ADVISED MANAGER ANOTHER OPTION IS TO HAVE ONE PERSON ON EACH END OF CONVERYER BELT TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." ALSO MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (HAMBURGER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER IN COOLER WHERE BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS ARE BEING STORED ACROSS FROM MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN MEAT PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN FOR RAW OYSTERS BEING SOLD. ALSO, HAMBURGERS INSIDE MENU WITH NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassJun 13, 2019
2 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN FOR RAW OYSTERS BEING SOLD. ALSO, HAMBURGERS INSIDE MENU WITH NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR RAW OYSTER BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GUARDS FOR OYSTER BAR.
Short Form ComplaintAug 13, 2018
0 infractions
ComplaintApr 16, 2018
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GREEK PASTA(TORTELLINI WITH CHEESE) SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.6F STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVING AREA,FOOD WAS MIXED IN THE MORNING PER MANAGER STATEMENT;COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 48.6F, REPACKED COOKED (CHICKEN)POT STICKERS AT TEMP OF 51F,BOTH PRODUCTS STORED ON TOP REAR PREP TABLE/REPACKING AREA. FOOD COOKED ON 4-15-18.COOKED PULLED CHICKEN IN A LARGE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.3F. FOOD WAS COOKED ON 4-15-18.WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 59.3,VALUE 549.61CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A(
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REMOVE DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM AND BEHIND COOLER, DUMP SINK AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT COFFEE/BAR AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND BOTH MOP SINK AND WALL WITH BLACK SLIME REMOVE CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING.DEBRIS AND BLACK LIME ON WALL AND COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintNov 17, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOUND MAIN DISHWASHER EXTERIOR AT DISHWASHING ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREAS, MAIN KITCHEN, AND BAKERY. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE DISHWASHING ROOM. (RADIO, TOOLS,ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.
ComplaintMar 21, 2017
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FOUND COOLER UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.3F),STORED BETWEEN THE MAIN DOOR AND SECONDARY DOOR OF THE STORE.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRE-PACKAGED RAW FISH WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID COOLER.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP IF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND 26 PRE-PACKAGED RAW FISH FILLET STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNIT AT TEMP OF: 45.1F,48.7F TO 50F. PER MANAGER STATEMENT FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 21.74,VALUE 162.83 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP BUTCHER'S AREA BROKEN.EMPLOYEE RELEASE WATER WITH A SCREW DRIVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NO LID PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE PRINTER AT WEST WALL OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE PRODUCE PREP AREA,NOT DRAINING.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN DISH ROOM.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintJan 4, 2017
5 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOOD WAS INSIDE PANS STORED ON METAL SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN: SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.5F;WHOLE BREAST TURKEY AT TEMP OF AT TEMP OF 48F; PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.6F; SLICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50F;CHICKEN NUGGET AT TEMP OF 49.7F;SLICED PORK AT TEMP OF 44.6F; 45.5F TO 46. COOKED SPINACH EMPANADA AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.2F. FOUND COOKED FOOD BLACKEN CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 46F AND CURRY CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 50F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD WAS COOKED BETWEEN 1-3- AND 1-4 2017. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 78.9,VALUE AT 521.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP BUTCHER'S AREA BROKEN.EMPLOYEE RELEASE WATER WITH A SCREW DRIVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NO LID PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AT STAFF LUNCH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENTS AT DELI DEPARTMENT/INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BAR AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH GRIME BUILD-UPS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN DISH ROOM.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassNov 14, 2016
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREAS(BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ConsultationMay 4, 2016
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - May 26, 2016 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BROOMS AND SQUEEGES NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
Short Form ComplaintApr 18, 2016
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND BROOMS AND SQUEEGES NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
ComplaintFeb 26, 2016
3 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND BROOMS AND SQUEEGES NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
ComplaintNov 10, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF PIZZA REACH IN PREP COOLER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET AT JUICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABIENT AND COOLER CONDENSER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT COFFEE AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO INTERIOR OF THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
LicenseApr 9, 2015
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND SHELVES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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Food temperature controlHigher risk

Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Equipment and utensilsLower risk

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