Whole Foods Market
A7111 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85054
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12429
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has removed the bar. E-commerce reach in refrigeration has been moved to where the bar was located.
Jul 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee touch hair, adjust their headband, and touch their face. Without first washing their hands observed food employee handle and put away a clean pair of tongs.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the hot buffet line observed a large piece of clear plastic mixed into the cooked Vegan Fried Rice. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the piece of plastic likely came from the packaging the product was packaged in. Discussed monitoring food at all times to ensure no foreign object/substance is present in the food that can contaminate food or be consumed. The Vegan Fried Rice was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jeff Roff
Mar 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: - Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Jason D
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed roasted turkey breast on the upper two levels of the deli display cooler closest to the bakery with internal temperatures between 47-50°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or less. After discussion with staff, it was determined the turkey was within safe time parameters. The turkey was moved to the walk-in coolers to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Temperature in the upper two levels of the deli display measured at 50.1°F with min/max thermometer. Service call made at time of inspection by the person in charge. Discontinue use of malfunctioning section of the deli display for TCS foods until the unit maintains 41°F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Pamela P
Jul 19, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to person in charge. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marcus K
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. At time of inspection no paper towels were available at the handwashing sink in the salad prep area of the kitchen. Please keep all handwashing sinks stocked with individual disposable paper towels at all times. Paper towels were restocked at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →