Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.)

181 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) has 14 inspections in the public record. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in prepared food section. Replace.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster outside observed with lid damaged and open. Person in charge corrected and closed lid. PIC stated trash company BP is replacing dumpster.
590.005/5-501.13-C
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit Flies found in salad prep area clean to remove 2-23-24: Flies still present on walls in prep room clean to remove and maybe add a fly light in this area but not above any food prep to help with fly issues. Fly light has been ordered.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit Flies found in salad prep area clean to remove 2-23-24: Flies still present on walls in prep room clean to remove and maybe add a fly light in this area but not above any food prep to help with fly issues. Fly light has been ordered.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit Flies found in salad prep area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Not able to verify the proper Packaging presented for the cryovac process. Will review with management for confirmation and will provide approval of usage once confirmed. If not approved you will need to find a suitable replacement.
590.003/3-502.12-P
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Not able to verify the proper Packaging presented for the cryovac process. Will review with management for confirmation and will provide approval of usage once confirmed. If not approved you will need to find a suitable replacement.
590.003/3-502.12-P
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.)?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.).

How does Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) 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(Cambridge St.) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whole Foods Market(Cambridge St.) is inspected around four times per year on average.