Chicago Inspection: WHOLE FOODS MARKET — Fail

Chicago CDPH · November 4, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Grocery Store Risk: High Violations (11): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed handsink located in meat department inoperable during time of inspection. no plumbing connected, hot or cold running water. noted 2 food employees prepping meat in said area. instructed to re 2. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no hand drying provision available at handsink located in bakery. noted 2 food employees prepping in said space during time of inspection. instucted to provide and maintain for proper handwas 3. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED: Observed 2 large boxes of cauliflower, one container of strawberry, and case of pink dragonfruit stored inside produce cooler with visible fuzzy gray and black mold like growth on food surfaces. instr 4. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE: Unable to provide proof of temperature monitoring system for various cooling units located on premise. instructed to provide . 5. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed approximately 25 small live flies during time of inspection in bakery, prepared foods and sushi prep/storage space flying around, on white walls and exterior surfaces of cooling unit and card (+6 more) Address: 1550 N KINGSBURY ST

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