When was Whole Foods Market in Sarasota last inspected?

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Whole Foods Market in Sarasota had?

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).

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

No, Whole Foods Market in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota

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

5298 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

Sarasota County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Whole Foods Market Group INC
FDACS Estab #: 194016

Overview

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota had 7 inspections on record between November 2022 and March 2026. The facility received 10 violations, all from a single May 2023 inspection. Priority violations included raw shell eggs displayed directly above fresh orange juice in the retail area (corrected on site by removal to separate display) and whole chicken stored in the walk-in cooler without expiration dating. Priority foundation violations documented unclean knives stored alongside clean knives in a knife rack and improper date marking of ready-to-eat food. The facility has not been cited in four subsequent inspections, including a focused inspection with lab results on March 3, 2026.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 26, 2026

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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 — 3 inspections

Mar 26, 2026 — Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: 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.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 3, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab result provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LEARY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Apr 10, 2025 — 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jan 16, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

May 22, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request 5097663 Issues brought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of store management.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail area- raw shell eggs are displayed above cartons of fresh orange juice. Cos- eggs removed to a separate display area. x

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Food prep area- tray of fresh cut fruits on a bakers rack is not covered. Plastic tub with whole chicken is not covered in the walk-in cooler. o

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Food prep area- unclean knives stored in a knife rack with clean knives. o

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Food prep area- whole chicken in a plastic tub in the walk-in cooler is not dated for expiration. o Print Date: 5/22/2023 Page 1 of 3

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Back area- open package of cookies on the service desk by the back storage area entrance. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Food prep area- moist wiping cloth left on food prep countertop. Deli/coffee bar- wiping cloth left on countertop in unused coffee bar. Cheese back area- moist wiping cloth left on top of case of cheese in back walk-in cooler. o

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

Food prep area- metal steam pans are wet nested on the storage ecking. o

4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)

Food prep area- large plastic covers have broken corners and are no longer cleanable. o

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

Cheese area, meat area- heat pad covers are ripped and torn. o

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

Coffee bar area- dust accumulation on unused equipment. Bakery area- dust accumulation on top of half wall, dust accumulation on air conditioning intake grates. Food prep area- dust accumulation on air conditioning intake grates. o

Jan 5, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request 5090588 This machine is still in operation inside the store. Not Out-of-Business.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection

Nov 29, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request 5088242 Issues brought forth in this request have been addressed by management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Whole Foods Market in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whole Foods Market in Sarasota last inspected?: Whole Foods Market in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Whole Foods Market in Sarasota had?: Whole Foods Market in Sarasota has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Whole Foods Market in Sarasota find?: Whole Foods Market in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Whole Foods Market in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Whole Foods Market in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Whole Foods Market in Sarasota?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Whole Foods Market in Sarasota are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4).