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Whole Foods Market

January 26, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The sliced cheese in the open air refrigerator is eleavated 54F. The refrigerator is going through a defrost cycle but the food products need to remain 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: There were a few handsinks blocked at the onset of the inspection. Provide access to handsink and train employees about proper handwashing.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: The scoops for the bulk food items can reach the ground. Store the scoops so they can't reach the ground.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The refrigerator with sliced cheese is rusty. REsurface to provide a smooth cleanable surface.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The shelving under the bulk food containers is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: The hot water at the front handsink is over 120F. Provide proper hot water temperatures at all the handsinks.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The hood vent stickers are expired. HAve the vents cleaned by a licensed company. The ceiling tiles in the dishroom are flaking. Resurface or replace.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 7, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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