Whole Foods Market

261 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02906

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: May 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 13, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Whole Foods Market trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety registered with RIDOH.

2-102.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli area display case including door tracks, and a shelf outside the walk in cooler in the cooking area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan guards in the production walk-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the vents in several open-air cases have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The area around the trash compactor has a small accumulation of leaf litter and debris. Refuse areas shall be maintained free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the shelving in the sales area have an accumulation of dust and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market on file is from May 13, 2024. The public record contains one inspection 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 Providence?

Whole Foods Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whole Foods Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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Score: 100 — Low Risk

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