Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge

Last inspected:

2035 Viera Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955

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

Overview

Whole Foods Market in Rockledge has 4 inspections on record between October 2025 and March 2026, with 3 violations identified during preoperational review in October 2025. All violations were intermediate-priority (Pf) findings related to employee health policy and emergency response procedures—specifically, the person in charge was unable to answer questions about preventing illness transmission, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Industry guidance documents and vomit/diarrhea protocols were provided during the inspection. Subsequent focused inspections in November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, and March 2026 recorded zero violations. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GRETCHEN RHODES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

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 . JASON NIEVES, ASSISTANT STORE TEAM LEADER GRETCHEN RHODES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited Establishment per request # 5141281 Failure to provide water test results in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited Establishment per request # 5140571 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Industry documents provided during visit o
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 did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation provided.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. Documentation Provided.

Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge last inspected?
Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockledge was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge had?
Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockledge has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge find?
Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockledge was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockledge has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Whole Foods Market Group INC in Rockledge?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Whole Foods Market Group INC. in Rockledge are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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 Pf.

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