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Whole Foods Market

1 N Halsted St

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Apr 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE DELI AND BAKERY AREAS WORN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE DELI AND BAKERY AREAS WORN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FINAL RINSE SANITIZER GAUGE INDICATING FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 195.0F TO 200.0F AT THE LARGE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN WAREWASHING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN WAREWASHING AREA LARGE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE WATER NOT MORE THAN 194.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHRIMP AND FROZEN TCS FRUIT STORED THAWING IN CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA/PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SHRIMP AND OTHER TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE DELI AND BAKERY AREAS WORN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COUNTER WITH DEEP SCORING, NO LONGER ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING SURFACE TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZATION OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE FREOM DEEP SCORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHRIMP AND FROZEN TCS FRUIT STORED THAWING IN CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA/PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SHRIMP AND OTHER TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COUNTER WITH DEEP SCORING, NO LONGER ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING SURFACE TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZATION OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE FREOM DEEP SCORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 12, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Aug 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND HAND SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND HAND SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Several prep cooler missing a thermometer, Instructed to provide.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

Brooms hung too close to food containers at sushi station prep area, instructed to keep away.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 10, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

Slow drainage at Hand wash sink for the deli station, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Coolers thermometers kept in coldest part of cooler, instructed to move to warmest part.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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