Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs
305 E Altamonte Drive Ste 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs, FL has 7 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 8 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.
Last inspected FDACS: January 12, 2026
Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs: FDACS Inspection History (7)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
EUBANKS, PERSON IN CHARGE
ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Time as a Public Health Control Requirements handout, Cooling Foods handout, Cooking and Hot Holding Foods handout, and
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(A)-(N)
A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person
in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
A pattern of non-compliance has been observed in regards to cold holding, sanitization, and
cooling.
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4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for
safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative
cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Deli: In use deli slicers were not washed, rinsed and sanitized within 4 hours of start of use
at 8:00AM. COS: Slicers were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail: Sandwiches were placed into retail sandwich display cooler before being cooled to
41 degrees F. ( Farmhouse sandwiches 45 degrees F internally. Italian sandwiches 44 degrees F
internally.) Sandwiches were made one hour prior. COS: All out of temperature items were relocated to be
rapidly cooled.
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Print Date: 4/15/2025
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Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: Deli: Multiple items were found with an internal temperature over 41 degrees F inside the
cold deli display case. ( Meatballs 44 degrees F. Tuna Salad 44 degrees F. Apple Tuna Salad 45 degrees
F. Pineapple turkey Burgers 44 degrees F. Chicken Quesadilla 45 degrees F. Spinach & Feta Orzo 45
degrees F.) Employee stated they checked temperature one hour before and were found to be below 41
degrees F. COS: All items were relocated to walk in cooler or blast chiller to be rapidly cooled. Roast beef
chub was found with an internal temperature of 44 degrees F inside the deli meat display case. Employee
stated they checked temperature one hour before and were found to be below 41 degrees F. COS: Item
was moved to be rapidly cooled. Retail: Multiple items were found with an internal temperature over 41
degrees F inside the fruit and yogurt island display case near the hot bars. (Islandic Provisions yogurt 42
degrees F. Fage yogurt 45-47 degrees F.) The case was loaded higher than capacity. Employee stated
they checked temperature within the past 2 hours and were under 41 degrees F. COS: All out of
temperature items were voluntarily discarded. See supplement. Seafood: Multiple pieces of fish were
found with an internal temperature of 42 - 44 degrees F inside the cold seafood display case. All out of
temperature items were not in contact with the cold plate of the fridge. COS: All out of temperature items
were relocated to be rapidly cooled.Coffee: Container of oakmilk was found with an internal temperature
of 48 degrees F at the very front of the small reach in dairy cooler. COS: Container was voluntarily
discarded. See supplement.
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3-501.19(A)
Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available
upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or
displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of
compliance. 3-501.19(A) PfPf
Written procedures does not specify when time as a public health control begins for food
items using this procedure. Industry handout provided.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does have written procedures in regards to clean up of vomitus or diarrhea
event in food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding exposed food and
single-service/single-use items, and cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and
laundering or disposal of linens. Industry handout provided.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with
hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Deli: No hand drying device provided at retail facing hand sink near cold deli display case.
COS: Hand towels were provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed
to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Meat: Ambient thermometer is in disrepair in the meat display case. Seafood/Retail: No
ambient thermometer provided at multiple fridges and freezers throughout the establishment.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when
a container is opened. 4-501.11
Deli: The cold deli display case does not maintain time/temperature control for safety foods
at or below 41 degrees F. COS: Case was repaired by technician during visit.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
JAY REID, MANAGER
ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. |
Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 12, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs had?
- Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs find?
- Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 12, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Whole Foods Market INC # 10516 in Altamonte Springs are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P.
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