Whole Foods Market

151 Sockanosset Crossroad, Cranston, RI 02920

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Whole Foods Market stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to two violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surfaces clean, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Whole Foods Market is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rotisserie chicken was observed held at 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit at the front hot-holding unit (hot plates w/ hot lamps). Hot-holding unit observed with lamp in poor repair. Per PIC, foods were placed on hot plates 3 hours prior to inspection. PIC elected to voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hot-holding unit on the retail floor (hot plates w/ heating lamps) were observed to be in poor repair (back lamps not turning on). Unit to not be used until it can be serviced/repaired/replaced. A maintenance service requested was made at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with: 1) The bottom of the dairy/grocery retail coolers were observed with an accumulation of milk. 2) The fan covers in the cut fruit walk-in cooler and specialty cooler was observed with dust. 3) The bottom grates of the prepared foods retail cooler was observed with food debris.

4-602.13

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hot plates in the self-service prepared foods section were observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 100 degrees. All equipment must in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (produce fan covers and honey comb vents) have an accumulation of dust. All non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.

4-602.13

Apr 25, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan in the walk-in coolers and grill of the display freezers have an accumulation of dust and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market.

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

Whole Foods Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Whole Foods Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

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 two times per year on average.

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