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NameWHOLE FOODS MARKET #10592 SPECIALTY
Address7221 WAVERLY WALK AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEHS and PIC discussed the likely connection between cooling methods and cold holding temperatures. PIC stated they do not take temperatures of the cheeses when removed from the cooling process, and cheeses are typically only cooled for about 30 minutes in WIC. EHS advised allowing cheeses more time to cool to ensure 41F is being met, or utilizing the WIF. EHS also advised keeping cheeses in single layers, and removing lids from all packaged cheeses while cooling. Additional speed rack dedicated to cooling cheeses from ambient may be necessary to allow for proper cooling during peak production times.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed various TCS cheeses being held above 41F in grab n go and WIC during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat. 3 pts. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed triple cream brie date marked with a discard date a month after preparation date. CDI - PIC pulled cheese to be relabeled. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 multiple blocks of cut and wrapped cheese being cooled from ambient while stacked together in plastic container. Observed plastic containers of cut cheese being cooled while sealed shut. CDI - PIC laid wrapped cheeses out in single layer on cart. Plastic containers opened to allow for rapid cooling. Repeat. 0.5 pts. 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 .