Whole Foods Market

51 Austin St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Whole Foods Market has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Whole Foods Market was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Whole Foods Market's latest score is in line with the Charlestown average of 93. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Small coffin refrigeration unit mainly used as a ": Specials of the day " dispaly packaged rawseafood along with packaged salads and other readt to eat foods is missing the proper barriers on either siude - Address as we discussed

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Rarenroast beef on the mtop mshelf of them deli case should have a seperate pan /container undermeath it to collect juices and spills from flowing to other deli meats - address

590.003/3-302.11-C

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Handling prohibition-animals (pf)

Inspector notes: 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

590.002/2-403.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there are seperate food safety certificates in each department where needed [ deli - bakery - prepared foods ]

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Label all bulk food containers by the salad bar to properly identify the contents [ including all clear plastic bottles ]

590.003/3-302.12-C

Honestly presented (c)

Inspector notes: 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

590.003/3-601.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: 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

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: 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

590.004/4-903.11-C1

May 21, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post food safety and allergen awareness certificates in a conspicuous location of the food service locations of the store as we discussed during inspection

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Standards of identity (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is visible signage available at the self service hot foods section stating " No bare hand contact " - " Please use utensils provided" at both ends of the hot holding unit

590.003/3-601.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: The self service rice cookers out for self service need to be elevated a little higher as customers can literally hover over the exposed open pot - rearrange as discussed to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Pressure (pf)

Inspector notes: Hot water tank broke repair

590.005/5-103.12-PF

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tilapia @ 115f Cut veggies @ 112f Ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above ( products pulled and voluntarily discarded at time of inspection)

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: Outside recieving area with old equipment and pallets clean to remove

590.005/5-501.16-C

Jun 3, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood at the new burger station has not been inspected or tagged / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood at the new burger station has not been inspected or tagged / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market.

How does Whole Foods Market compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Whole Foods Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Whole Foods Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whole Foods Market have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.

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