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Whole Foods Market

July 31, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink at cheese department. This was corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Cheese department has construction dust on the floor of production area. Food observed protected inside glass case during time of inspection. Ensure any potential contaminants are cleaned prior to dispensing product.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils on walk in floor in dairy department. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Missing ceiling tile in employee locker room area. Replace.
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

Inspector note: Employee personal items stored on top of food product. Person in charge removed.
code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Establishment dry aging steaks. SOP is available at location. No city of Boston approval provided during time of inspection. To review file to check for approval at office. If not available submit process to isdhealth@boston.gov.
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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