Whole Foods Market

May 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN FRESH FARE .OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS COMMENGLED TOGETHER OVER LAPPING PLATTERS SUCH AS PEPPER BEEF & ROSEMARY CHICKEN,TURKEY MEAT BALLS & SIRLION BEEF,CHICKEN & TUNA SALAD.ALSO INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT TUNA 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER IN DISPLAY UNIT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.APPX.20LBS.$206.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND NEAR PRODUCE AREA ABOVE SALES FLOOR ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING,BOXES IN BAKERY AREA & BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,CUSTOMERS & EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM,RECEIVING HALLWAY,SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.ALSO RIVER WALK ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/12 & RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT THE SAMPLE & FOOD DEMONSTRATION KIOSK NEAR BULK FOOD DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN THIS PREP AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 26
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER IN FISH DEPT HAS RUSTY SHELVES & CABINETMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY HOLDING CABINET,DAMAGED TRIM ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE,ROLLING CART DAMAGED IN CHEESE AREA,MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT DINER REST,MEAT DEPT DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON ICE MACHINE IN FISH DEPT.MISSING WALL PLATE IN PRODUCE AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ,FOOD& GREASE FROM FRYERS,OVENS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL DEPTS.ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,FLOOR MIXER,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SPRAY NOZZLES AT PRODUCE AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT DEPT,WRAPPING STATIONS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL DEPT.,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS,CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER & MEAT DEPT IN POOR REPAIR & MISSING WALL TRIM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AROUND CAULKING AT SOME 3- COMP SINKS IN ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING RAILINGS IN DISH AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN DINER REST.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLERS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FISH DEPT AT ICE MACHINES,CUSTOMERS 1ST & 2ND FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 2 HAND SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LEAKY FAUCETS AT SOME HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.
code 40

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Compared with Pass on December 22, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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