WHOLE FOODS MARKET BOULDER

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Inspection history

1. Feb 25, 2026

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   4 violations

   • 51 - Plumbing installed, proper backflow devices. Observed pooling water on floor under ice machine. 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be (A) Repaired according to law; and (B) Maintained in good repair. Person in charge stated they are aware and in the process of getting it repaired.
   • 44 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried & handled. Observed clean butcher knives in meat department hanging over raw ground meat during sausage prep. Splatter observed on wall above raw prep and next to knives. Unable to determine if it was new or previous splatter. 4-903.11 Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. Cleaned equipment and utensils...shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location;(2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Recommended removing clean knives to another location during raw meat prep. Operator to remove knives and send to dish pit to wash, rinse and sanitize knives. Wash, rinse, sanitize wall/back splash. May return knives for use after raw prep is completed.
   • Though nothing was actively cooling, practices discussed with staff, proper cooling methods followed.
   • Please email copy of Parasite destruction letter to btovar@bouldercounty.org. Note: Letter was emailed to operator from manufacturer during inspection.