Whole Foods Market
A+Cutting Edge4701 N 20th St, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-28016
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
Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Mar 23, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed the potential need for a handwashing station for the meat cutting room.
2025
Oct 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jul 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: deli slicer cleaning procedures. Recommend: maintenance on three compartment sink refrigeration fans.Of note: Establishment has time as control for food safety procedures for cooked beans; brisket; and wings.Inspection conducted with R.S. #871
Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed.
2024
Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Inspection report e-mailed.
Feb 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.OF NOTE: Discussed food contact surface design with PIC. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed options (removing door/installing hand sink) for meat grinding/warewashing room. Observed no hand sink in room and door obstructing access to hand sink. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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, orContact 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Germain Coquet
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.-----Observed employee handle raw chicken and raw turkey and then handle raw beef steaks for customer without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with the PIC and when hand washing is required. Employee washed hands at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.-----Observed deli slicer stored clean on food prep counter with accumulation of food debris on food contact surfaces. Per PIC, the deli slicer was not used the day of the inspection. PIC had the deli slicer washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with the PIC. Discussed the importance of storing all food contact surfaces clean. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started 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, 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) 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mike Hardy
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 →