Whole Foods Market

310 Harrison Av, Roxbury, MA 02118

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Whole Foods Market has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Whole Foods Market was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hand drying provision” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Whole Foods Market is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior floors of the bakery walkins & large storage freezer to remove debris/soils.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink at cheese department. This was corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils on walk in floor in dairy department. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Food items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored on top of food product. Person in charge removed.

590.007/7-209.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment dry aging steaks. SOP is available at location. No city of Boston approval provided during time of inspection. To review file to check for approval at office. If not available submit process to isdhealth@boston.gov.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in employee locker room area. Replace.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Cheese department has construction dust on the floor of production area. Food observed protected inside glass case during time of inspection. Ensure any potential contaminants are cleaned prior to dispensing product.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage valve to the preparation sink in the main kitchen area is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Sprinkler break in an upstairs unit has casused flooding in the establishment. Establishment has been voluntary closed by PIC. No power loss per PIC. Multiple refrigeration units in establishment at 38F. Flooding is isolated in beauty products section. No food has been effected. Clean and sanitize the area prior to re open. Need building fire and electrical approval prior to being re opened by the health department.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving and aisles are soiled from excess water from sprinkler break in building above. Clean and sanitize all shelfing as necessary.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 30, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Chemicals for washing treatment storage and processing fruits and vegetables criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Vegetable wash at produce area testing at 160ppm recommended to test at 60ppm. Discontinue using vegetable wash and consult manufacturer or technichian for proper calibration.

590.007/7-204.12-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at produce prep out of towels. Supply all hand sinks with towels and soap at all times. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing for Specialty and MEat departments. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces because of increased chance of pathogen proliferation.

590.004/4-101.16-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 Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market.

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

Whole Foods Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

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

No. Recent inspections at Whole Foods Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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 three times per year on average.

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