How many inspections has Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton had?

Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton find?

Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Does Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton have any repeat violations?

Yes, Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.

Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton

Name: Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 4, 2026

1400 Glades Rd Ste 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Palm Beach County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Whole Foods Market Group INC
FDACS Estab #: 268542

Part of: Whole Foods Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has issued three stop-sale orders on March 4, 2025, all for adulterated time/temperature control for safety food with improper cold holding temperatures. All three products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The facility has 4 inspections on record since July 2023 with a combined 9 violations, the majority detected during a July 2023 inspection that identified cold-held foods in the prepared food and seafood departments held at 43°–44°F instead of the required 41°F or below, and flies observed in the receiving area. Both violations were corrected on site. A March 4, 2025 focused inspection found whole milk and almond milk in the coffee bar cooler at 43°–45°F and spring mix boxes at 48°–50°F, with items moved to the walk-in cooler for proper cooling. Subsequent focused inspections on November 3, 2025 and February 4, 2026 recorded zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

9Violations

3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 4, 2026

Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 4, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request 5150096 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Nov 3, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEVEN MENTOR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Visit made for training purposes only

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ART MONTEVERDE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Coffee Bar: A Gallon of whole milk & half a gallon of almond milk found inside cooler found with internal temperature of43-45 degrees F at 1:30pm when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Item was moved to walk-in cooler to cool to 41 degrees or less. Produce: Boxes of spring mixes, cut greens, and salad kits found with internal temperature of 48 to 50 degrees at 12:30pm.COS: Items were voluntarily discarded during visit. Stop Sale and Release Order issued, see supplement. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

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.

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.

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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jul 18, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. The issues described in request 5098829 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Prepared food department: Internal temperature of chesapeake bay shrimp salad, paleo friendly grilled salmon, paleo friendly chicken breast and ranchero wheatberry salad were 43*-44* fahrenheit inside chef display case. COS: Out of temperature food were placed under proper refrigeration. Seafood Department: Internal temperature of shrimp cake, salmon and yellow fin snapper fillets were 43* fahrenheit in seafood display case. COS: Out of temperature fish food products were placed under proper refrigeration. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Backroom area: A few flies observed in receiving area.

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Backroom area: Gap under emergency exit adjacent to staircase.

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11

Backroom area: Wet nesting in metal pans and bowls stored in dry rack.

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

Prepared food department: Chef case display door handles in disrepair. Mend with duct tape.

4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12

Bakery department: Air vented metal shelf in walk in freezer not 6" inches off the floor.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Backroom area: Black mold like substances build up in 3 compartment sink. COS: 3 compartment sink was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Processing area: Air vents and ceiling dusty. Backroom area: Dairy walk in cooler ceiling dusty.

Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Mar 4, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Mar 4, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Mar 4, 2025	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 in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton last inspected?: Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 4, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton had?: Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton find?: Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has 3 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 in Boca Raton?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
Does Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton have any repeat violations?: Yes, Whole Foods Market #10130 in Boca Raton has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.