Did WHOLE FOODS MARKET pass their Boston health inspection?

WHOLE FOODS MARKET FAILED their Boston health inspection on July 7, 2021 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is WHOLE FOODS MARKET located?

WHOLE FOODS MARKET is located at 15 WESTLAND AV, Boston, MA.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Q: What critical health violations were found at WHOLE FOODS MARKET?

Critical violation: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

FAIL

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Address

15 WESTLAND AV

Fenway, MA 02115

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Meat case: Sausage and ground meat displayed above whole muscle beef and steak tips. Fish case: ground salmon burgers and stuffed clams displayed above fish fillets. Raw animal products must be displayed according to final cooking temperature requirements lower temperature meats stored above higher temperature meats. Ground or chopped meats are cooked to 155F and intact muscle meats are cooked to 145F. Corrected on site.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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