Whole Foods Market
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
86
Score
Whole Foods Market appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on shelving on interior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-502.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on hood above cooking equipment - Kitchen Built up soils on floor floor drains walls ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/prep/pizza prep/bakery/grocery room/produce/meat/fish/storage/hallways areas including walk in units Ceiling vents retail @ pizza area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling covering loose and in disrepair and tiles loose/tile brackets rusted above pizza area on customer self service area Rust and chipped paint on steps to the second floor
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on shelving on interior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-502.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors Floor drains rusted walls ceiling tiles loose/stained/soiled rust on ceiling brackets throughout including walk in units Ceiling tiles missing in ladies (public bathroom) Ceiling covering loose and in disrepair and tiles loose/tile brackets rusted above pizza area on customer self service area Rust and chipped paint on steps to the second floor
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment stored outside behind store Cigarette butts food soils/stains on exterior of building
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on hood above cooking equipment - Kitchen Built up soils on floor floor drains walls ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/prep/pizza prep/bakery/grocery room/produce/meat/fish/storage/hallways areas including walk in units
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the char broiler observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing produce food prep sink
590.005/5-202.13-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in back area (noted on previous inspection) Chipped paint on doors to walk in units throughout
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumbing are (2) (2 bay food prep sink)
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves - I provided single use glove use information during inspection and at previous inspections
590.003/3-304.15-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete Reviewed and provided written instructions at this inspection and past inspections
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in ladies room and back hallways Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in back area (noted on previous inspection) Chipped paint on doors to walk in units throughout
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grease built up on hoods on cooling line and fryolators Soils build up on doors walls and attachments throughout incling food prep/ware washing/storage area
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above deli/sandwich in disrepair due to leak Stained ceiling tiles in Retail food
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing and stained ceiling tiles in back area outside walk in units Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in walk in unit and outside walk in units
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in or near ware washing area
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing and stained ceiling tiles in back area outside walk in units Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in walk in unit and outside walk in units
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Flowers are being stored in walk in refrigeration with food
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on fryolators and cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on light shields Built up grease and debris on self contained hood system Built up soils on Floor walls and ceiling in food prep area
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in refrigeration units missing thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit not complete (reviewed with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in or near ware washing area
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on fryolators and cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Flowers are being stored in walk in refrigeration with food
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on light shields in prep area Missing and stained ceiling tiles in back area outside walk in units Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in walk in unit and outside walk in units Doors to walk in units in need of painting Insulation around HVAC and pipes exposed
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on light shields Built up grease and debris on self contained hood system Built up soils on Floor walls and ceiling in food prep area
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
May 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Metal ceiling grate above the charbroiler observed soiled with grease/dust.Clean to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not operating above the rotisserie oven.Replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ansul pipes above the rotisserie oven to remove built up grease.
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind/above the charbroiler to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market.
How does Whole Foods Market compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Whole Foods Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Whole Foods Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whole Foods Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whole Foods Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Whole Foods Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whole Foods Market is inspected around four times per year on average.
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