Complaint
Apr 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Whole Foods Market
3201-3225 N Ashland Ave
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 9, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOFT DINKS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR AAND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH BLACKEN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOOR INSIDE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLEAN APRONS AND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FLOOR ON TOP OF SHEET OF WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER NON-POUROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SHELVES THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MEAT DEPARTMENT AND PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FLOORS IN MEAT COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND IN BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG WALL BASENBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 16, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND BOXES OF EGGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 contaminationnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM LOCATED AT FRONT DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REGISTERS TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROON DOOR.
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 problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN THE LOWER LEVEL COFFEE BAR AREA TO BE STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE FROZEN FRUITS IN ITS CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS TO MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH CONTENT OF STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER SHELVES FREE FROM SPILLAGE.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN SANDWICH PREPARATION AREA TO BE LOOSE, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FACUET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 18, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY DELI COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 5, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.12: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 29, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAKING FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE DISPLAY DELI COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AT MAIN DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. KEEP THE AREA DRY.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source