WHOLE FOODS MARKET
FAILFriday, September 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-403.11-PF
Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)
Several customers are walking directly into the store with dog in their hands and then placing them inside shopping carts - no staff / management inquiring if they are " service animals " address accordingly
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Ensure there are seperate food safety certificates in each department where needed [ deli - bakery - prepared foods ]
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label all bulk food containers by the salad bar to properly identify the contents [ including all clear plastic bottles ]
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-601.12-C
Honestly Presented (C)
packlaged crab cakes in an open coffin style self service freezer unit has several of these items thawed out or fresh ?? right on top of the other frozen packages of crab cakes - are they supposed to be frozen or fresh - packaged card cokes should state that " previously frozen " if tyhat is the case - keep frozen items frozen as intended
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils where needed throughout the stores shelving units bottom of the freezers and refrigeration units where needed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Extra utensils being stored in a [plastic container out in the open by the salad bad lying flat on top of the salad bar- remove and store properly as discussed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.