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Whole Foods Market

May 22, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 140F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
    code 16
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ALSO,DUSTS DEBRIS ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE STAND ALONE BUNQUER COOLERS CUSTOMER AREA.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS (REAR MAIN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA,FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • ALL UNUSED METAL STORAGE RACKS PILED UP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO DOCK/DUMPSTER AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 1, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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