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Whole Foods Market

September 16, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 95.0-95.7F AT SECOND FLOOR NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE SAID HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM NEAR BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 103.8F(SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM) AND 105.1F(SUSHI AREA) AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD SALMON HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 7LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON LEFT SIDES OF BOTH CONDENSORS IN GROCERY PREP SPECIALITY WALK IN FREEZER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM LEFT SIDE BASE OF BOTH CONDENSORS IN SAID WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY OF PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY OF PRODUCE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS.
code 55

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Compared with Pass on April 5, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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