Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Whole Foods Market

5118 S Lake Park

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Mar 11, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Whole Foods Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 11, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Nov 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-202.11 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EYE WASH SETUP ON FAUCET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MAINTAIN EYE WASH STATION SEPERATE.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 : OBSERVED WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

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, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EYE WASH SETUP ON FAUCET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MAINTAIN EYE WASH STATION SEPERATE.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

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, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 13, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST CLEAN 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 problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER(WOMEN) WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE DISH WASH SINK AREA AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALL AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 11, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHER IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SUSHI AREA. MUST ORGANIZE INSIDE THE COOLER AND STORAGE CADINETS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

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 11, 2024 · Original Source