Whole Foods Market
6009 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Grocery Store ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 24, 2026
Whole Foods Market was last inspected on July 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 24, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains at the dish washing area and the seafood/meat prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains at all food prep area and floors throughout the specialty prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and mold-like substance along coving by the dish washing machine at the dish washing room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 20)
Proper cooling time and temperature
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer inside the pre-packaged deli meat and cheese display cooler. Manager provided during the inspection.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Clean stored mixing bowls in the main kitchen must be stored inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the seafood walk in cooler on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the grocery walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floor drains at coffee station,cheese station and at the dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ventilation attachment with dust build-up in the employee's toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed the ventilation attachment with dust build up in the employees toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation attachment with dust build up in the employees toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer inside the island egg display cooler. Must replace.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths in the the meat front prep area must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hanging thermometer in cooler where bourbon chicken wings are being stored across from meat prep area. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumilation on vents in meat prep area in rear. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found no food guards for raw oyster bar. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide food guards for oyster bar.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: 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(
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: 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
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found main dishwasher exterior at dishwashing room not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at following areas: dishwashing areas, main kitchen, and bakery. (excessive food debris under and behind equipment). Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter on shelving units inside dishwashing room. (radio, tools,etc.) must relocate.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: 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)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: 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)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor behind the printer at west wall of the main kitchen.floor drain inside the produce prep area,not draining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Black substance on walls under the dish machine at main dish room.need to clean and maintain
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: 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)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Food debris inside the microwave at staff lunch room,instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Black substance on walls under the dish machine at main dish room.need to clean and maintain
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean at dishwashing areas. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at seafood preparation areas(behind cooking equipment). Must clean and sanitize.
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Fail
Consultation · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: May 26, 2016 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BROOMS AND SQUEEGES NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found brooms and squeeges not stored properly against walls dripping onto floors. Must relocate.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at meat preparation areas. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found brooms and squeeges not stored properly against walls dripping onto floors. Must relocate.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor at coffee prep area around dishmachine. Instructed manager to keep floor dry/clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walls at coffee and bar area. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No interior of thermometers for walk in coolers. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on exterior of all equipment, sinks and shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all equipment, sinks and shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all coolers.
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