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NameWHOLE FOODS MARKET - PREPARED FOODS
Address6610 FAIRVIEW RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw salmon stored directly above RTE tiramisu cake. CDI - Cake voluntarily discarded and salmon moved to shelf with other raw fish. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items declared cold holding that were above 41F, such as cut lettuce, artichoke hearts, and other items on salad bar. PIC check app for temperature of case and case was showing 32F. VR no later than 05/24/2025 to ensure proper cold holding. If facility is still not properly cold holding, a Risk Control Plan will be required because this is the fourth consecutive inspection with cold holding as a violation. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sushi placed in grab and go case and cut tomatoes in make table without cooling first. Per PIC, sushi was placed in display case at around 11 in tight clamshells without active cooling. PIC also stated the make table was just refilled. CDI - PIC placed in WI freezer and product properly cooled with a half hour left. Cut tomatoes cooled in blast chiller. -.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed out of service rotisserie oven. Repair. -0-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf Observed no sanitizer available for dish machine. Per PIC, solution ran out earlier in the week and will be refilled later this week. CDI - PIC directed staff to use 3-comp sink. All solutions within range for proper wash, rinse and sanitize. -.5-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup on light fixtures in buffet. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -.5-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash container in unisex restrooms at rear of facility. Provide at least one covered trash container bin for feminine products. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid open. Keep closed between uses. -0-