Whole Foods Market
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Whole Foods Market has been inspected 16 times since 2022. Whole Foods Market was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Brighton restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster in the rear appears leaking white liquid debris. Also loose trash and debris around it. Clean properly and ensure that dumpster does not leak.
590.005/5-501.13-C
95
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Grout missing between tiles at the prepared food station walkin cooler- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak below the 3 bay sink in the meat department- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors below shelving in walkins including the dairy cooler in the lower level and behind equipment at the meat counter with soils and debris- Doors of meat display cases including handles and tracks with built up soils Catch pan below cooking equipment with heavy soils Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
590.004/4-204.112-C
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grout missing between tiles in walkin at prepared foods station- Soil buildup between tiles- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas below cabinets at food service departments with clutter and unused equipment- Clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap noted at the bottom of the rear exterior door- Repair to seal
590.006/6-202.15-C
Preclearing (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are placing heavily soiled equipment in the wash water at the 3 bay sink at the entree station- Scrape excess food out of equipment to reducesoils in wash water Heavily soiled wash water was drained and rinsed in the wash bay of the 3 bay sink at the time of the inspection
590.004/4-603.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hose used at a sink in the lower level for cleaning purposes is damaged and has been repaired with tape- Replace Hose Sink has proper backflow prevention
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soil buildup noted on floor behind the grease trap in the cheese area Soli/grease buildup under the cookline and on equipment in the prepared foods area Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of floor to the left of the pot washer machine with damage that allows water to pool in the area- Repair Multiple tiles lifting and or boken in the deli area- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Area below the grill top in prep with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is not properly plumbed there is no air gap to prevent contamination. Properly plumb the sink to prevent contamination (they will use a colander to wash all vegetables in the sink) 8.8.23 There was a miscommunication about the air gap from the sewer not form the faucet. The food safety specialist and plumber were on site and they understand that needs to happen to put in the air gap or backflow. The plumber was going to get started on it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is not properly plumbed there is no air gap to prevent contamination. Properly plumb the sink to prevent contamination (they will use a colander to wash all vegetables in the sink) 8.8.23 There was a miscommunication about the air gap from the sewer not form the faucet. The food safety specialist and plumber were on site and they understand that needs to happen to put in the air gap or backflow. The plumber was going to get started on it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The buffalo chicken on top of the pizza prep unit was 54F as it was just prepared and placed above the fill line on the cooler. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The PIC was able to take corrective action and rapidly cool the chicken)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink in the lower level bakery is setup with over 400 ppm quats. Provide proper sanitizer levels.
590.004/4-501.19-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink is not properly plumbed there is no air gap to prevent contamination. Properly plumb the sink to preent contamination (they will use a colander to wash all vegetables in the sink)
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Buffet- Chicken Wings 112F Chicken Tenders 122F Salmon and Rice Bawl 103F. 10 containers with rice and bowl were voluntarily discarded. PIC stated chicken has been out for less than 1 hour was placed for immediatley re-heating at 165F. Re-heat properly at 165F or above befrore placing for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at sandwich table heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at prepared food and at the seafood area without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Containers used in cafe section prep stored next to the handsink without any splash guards. Provide splash guard or remove .
590.004/4-904.11-C1
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market.
How does Whole Foods Market compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Whole Foods Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Whole Foods Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whole Foods Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 five times per year on average.
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