Whole Foods Market

4701 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Whole Foods Market has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed the establishment offering pre packaged sashimi (raw fish) but not having a consumer advisory on the packaging/label. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Establishment must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days

3-603.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the cold holding unit next to the smoker and near the rice cookers having an ambient temperature of 50*F while storing numerous TCS foods. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days

4-301.11

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing off cutting boards used for spring rolls in the prep sink and racking them to air dry. Informed PIC that all food contact surfaces need to be sanitized after washing and rinsing. PIC moved the cutting boards to the ware washing room to be properly washed, rinsed, sanitized at time of inspection. Discussed that dish washing must occur at the three-compartment sink or the ware washing machine. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-702.11

Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed white and brown rice on the prep counter being used for rolls. These items were datemarked for 48 hours. The establishment has been approved to hold the rice for 36 hours. Discussed with PIC that the rice needs to be properly datemarked with the discard date and time, not to exceed 36 hours. Upon testing the white and brown rice, the pH was 4.3 for both. Informed PIC that the rice must have a pH of 4.2 or below. Instructed PIC to discard all white and brown rice. PIC discarded the rice a time of inspection. Rice was embargoed. All procedures in approved variance/HACCP plan must be conformed to at all times

8-103.12(A)

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Whole Foods Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whole Foods Market have averaged around one violation 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 five times per year on average.

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