Whole Foods Market- Westchase

11041 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Whole Foods Market- Westchase four times, with records going back to 2024. Whole Foods Market- Westchase was last inspected on Apr 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Whole Foods Market- Westchase's latest score of 82 falls below the Houston average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 4, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

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

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In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. paragraph (b) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars.

4-204.112(A)

All food employees, except for the certified food protection manager, shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 30 days of employment.

TAC-228.31(d)

Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed, and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted by water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: (b)use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under § 4-501.115 if using:(2)a warewashing system for cip equipment; (corrected on site)

4-603.16(B)(2)

Jan 23, 2025

Reinspection (002)

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2024

Reinspection (002)

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.

20-21.03(b)(01)

General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.

20-21.03(a)(06)

Thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food. reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration as specified in item (01) of this subsection, or prior to, or immediately upon completion of thawing using procedures specified in item (02) of this subsection. (corrected on site)

20-21.04(j)

Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.

20-21.19(c)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

General. raw / prepared food removed from original containers / packages being stored in unclean containers / being stored in uncovered containers..

20-21.03(a)(01)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority. (corrected on site)

20-20(c)

General. food not in sound condition / safe for human consumption / free from spoilage, filth, other contaminants. food prepared in or obtained from an unlicensed private home or other unlicensed food establishment is considered to be from an unapproved source and may not be used or offered for sale for human consumption in or from a food establishment. (corrected on site)

20-21.01(a)

20-21.04(j)

Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)

20-21.08(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market- Westchase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whole Foods Market- Westchase on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whole Foods Market- Westchase?

Across the inspection record, “thawing time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whole Foods Market- Westchase.

How does Whole Foods Market- Westchase compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Whole Foods Market- Westchase most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whole Foods Market- Westchase have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whole Foods Market- Westchase 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- Westchase inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whole Foods Market- Westchase is inspected around two times per year on average.

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