Whole Foods Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 30, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 3, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build-up of ice on condenser in walk-in-freezer located meat dept prep area.instructed to remove accumulation of ice build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed litter debris on ground floor surrounding the garbage compactor enclosure area located in the rear loading dock area.instructed to detail clean and better maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean both kitchens exhaust hoods/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 30, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryers and debris on top of the dishwashing machine also,dusts debris on the fan covers in the stand alone bunquer coolers customer area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17--observed several missing ceiling tiles in the following food prep areas (rear main kitchen cooking prep area,front kitchen food prep area).instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--all unused metal storage racks piled up at the bottom of the stairwell leading to dock/dumpster area must be removed from the premises due to potential pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 22, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dishmachine in the dishwashing room (in-use) at this time of inspection;final hot water sanitizing rinse at 140f.instructed manager to repair and maintain.the said dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.a mechanical high temperature dishwashing machine hot water sanitizing temperature must provide and maintain final sanitizing rinse at 180f (** see comments below).priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryers and debris on top of the dishwashing machine also,dusts debris on the fan covers in the stand alone bunquer coolers customer area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the following food prep areas (rear main kitchen cooking prep area,front kitchen food prep area).instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All unused metal storage racks piled up at the bottom of the stairwell leading to dock/dumpster area must be removed from the premises due to potential pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 1, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.113: observed damaged data plate on high temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup on left sides of both condensors in grocery prep speciality walk in freezer and bakery walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from left side base of both condensors in said walk in freezers and maintain. Observed food debris on floor underneath shelving units in rear hallway of produce area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of walls in rear hallway of produce area underneath shelving units.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 16, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 95.0-95.7f at second floor northside all gender handwashing sink in washroom near bar and handwashing sink in sushi area. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Corrected on site said handwashing sinks repaired before conclusion of inspection, observed handwashing sinks in second floor northside all gender washroom near bar and handwashing sink in sushi area repaired before conclusion of inspection. Observed proper minimum water temperature of 103.8f(second floor all gender washroom) and 105.1f(sushi area) after repair. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food salmon held at improper temperature of 51.4f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $167 weighing 7lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged data plate on high temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on left sides of both condensors in grocery prep speciality walk in freezer and bakery walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from left side base of both condensors in said walk in freezers and maintain. Observed food debris on floor underneath shelving units in rear hallway of produce area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of walls in rear hallway of produce area underneath shelving units.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Apr 5, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 1, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 85.2f and 85.6f at handwashing sink in first floor women's washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

9. Dec 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use plastic cups without a handle used as a scoop for dry storage foods in hot holding/deli preparation area. Facility must replace with a scoop that has a handle.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

10. Aug 3, 2023 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Measured improper temperature of raw shrimp in seafood walk-in cooler. Temperature of tcs food measured at 60.8f. An approximate cost of $104.50 at an estimated weight of 7 pounds was discarded on site. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

11. Jan 30, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Frozen chicken is thawing at room temperature in kitchen prep area near deli. Time and temperature control for safety (tcs) food must be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41f or less; completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70f or below and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f; part of a cooking process; or using a procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. Employee relocated chicken to walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on prep-surfaces in each department. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice/frost debris observed on fan system unit in cheese walk-in cooler. Facility must remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris observed on the floor in the grocery walk-in freezer. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Sep 19, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice on condensers in walk-in freezer located behind cheese production room. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

13. Mar 29, 2022 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

14. Nov 22, 2021 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations