A98.5

WHOLE FOODS MARKET - SPECIALTY FOODS

9129 SAM FURR RD, SUITE 107, Huntersville, NC 28078

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018096

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 22, 2026

Inspections on record24

On record sinceNov 13, 2014

Score history

Nov 13, 2014Higher is betterOct 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed establishment holding TCS items longer than 7 days in olive bar. PIC showed EHS reference document from Divina. Document show a range of extended date marking for various products, but does not display any information deeming items non-TCS or TCS with extended shelf life. Establishment is unable to provide documentation. CDI - All items held longer than 7 days were voluntarily discarded. VR Required - Establishment must either change system to 7 day date marking or provide documentation of product extension. Establishment must work with NCDHHS to provide a full product assessment for all items on the olive bar that they consider nonTCS or should have an extension to date marking. This requires a product assessment that includes pH and water activity. For date marking this includes a listeria analysis. This can be completed by contacting the ncvariancecommittee@dhhs.nc.gov 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Jun 29, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 1, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed grilled artichoke hearts and feta stuffed olives temping above 41F in olive bar. PIC stated that items are covered to be held in unit overnight while being held. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed areas on and around nozzles of 3-comp sink with residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.

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May 21, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 5, 2024 A 100 · details not yet loaded