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NameWHOLE FOODS MARKET - PREPARED FOODS
Address9129 SAM FURR RD
SUITE 107
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/16/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC for hot bar, salad bar, sushi rice, and dairy items at coffee bar. Written TPHC procedures are posted on wall in kitchen prep area. Start and discard times are written on date marking sticker for each item on TPHC. Establishment has variance for the acidification of sushi rice and parasite destruction letters for salmon. Variance letter and parasite destruction letter are kept on electronic tablet located at sushi station. Salmon supplier freezer salmon at -4F or seven days.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut romaine lettuce in walk in cooler with a temperature of 48F. Romaine lettuce was cut and prepared day prior and left to cool in covered Cambro container. Cut romaine failed to cool to 41F within 4 hours. CDI - Cut romaine was discarded. Cooling methods were discussed with PIC. Cut romaine prepared day of and cooling during inspection was placed in shallow uncovered bus tub. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0 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 covered Cambro container of cut romaine that failed to meet correct cooling parameters for room temperature prepared foods. CDI - Cut romaine was discarded. Cut romaine currently cooling in walk in cooler was in shallow and uncovered bus tub and cooled to 41F during inspection. Cooling methods were discussed with PIC. -0 points- 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 .
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed plastic cambros turned upright on drying rack. CDI - Cambro containers were turned to allow for proper air drying. -0 points-
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 high temperature dish machine out of service. Signage posted on dish machine indicated that dish machine was not operating. Establishment is using three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils. A technician is waiting on parts to complete repair. A return visit will be conducted by June 19th, 2025 to determine if repairs are complete. -0 points-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 food debris and build up in gaskets of display coolers. Observed flour build up on vents of pizza flip top and shelving. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-