Inspection record
Whole Foods Market
15 Westland Av · Boston, MA 02115
5inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Retail Food
Inspection history
Jul 16, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
HVAC unit on roof with condensation drain that drains directly onto roof that appears to be leaking properly plumb condensation to drain indirectly to roof drain in close proximity.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unsecured propane tanks on roof in HVAC area. Remove/properly secure. Disconnected Parking pay portals on roof in HVAC area. Remove.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The roof above the establishment on the first floor of the parking garage appears to be leaking into the retail level. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Roof area with HVAC units appears to not be secure. PIC states an unknown individual intentionally plugged roof drain with an empty cup and turned on a garden hose and let it run to inundate the area with water and during recent rain causing excess water on roof. Nevertheless the roof does appear to still be leaking. Make all necessary repairs. It is recommended that the area in question be better secured with garden hose access locked to dissuade unauthorized use.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Floor in back of the house storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable. Water damaged ceiling surfaces in retail area next to salad bar with visible dripping water into buckets and stained surfaces. Water damaged ceiling surfaces above sandwich/deli meats unit. Determine source of any and all moisture and water and make all necessary permanent repairs.
Jul 8, 2026HE_FailExt5 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The roof above the establishment on the first floor of the parking garage appears to be leaking into the retail level. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Roof area with HVAC units appears to not be secure. PIC states an unknown individual intentionally plugged roof drain with an empty cup and turned on a garden hose and let it run to inundate the area with water and during recent rain causing excess water on roof. Nevertheless the roof does appear to still be leaking. Make all necessary repairs. It is recommended that the area in question be better secured with garden hose access locked to dissuade unauthorized use.
*Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
HVAC unit on roof with condensation drain that drains directly onto roof that appears to be leaking properly plumb condensation to drain indirectly to roof drain in close proximity.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unsecured propane tanks on roof in HVAC area. Remove/properly secure. Disconnected Parking pay portals on roof in HVAC area. Remove.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Floor in back of the house storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable. Water damaged ceiling surfaces in retail area next to salad bar with visible dripping water into buckets and stained surfaces. Water damaged ceiling surfaces above sandwich/deli meats unit. Determine source of any and all moisture and water and make all necessary permanent repairs.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils walls floors ceilings and all attachments in all back of the house storage/prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing
Jun 4, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on food condiments bin in produce prep area Built up soils on shelving in retail including refrigeration and freezer units Built up of ice interior of ice cream freezer
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils walls floors ceilings and all attachments in all back of the house storage/prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Walls and attachments in all prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing in need of repair - Must be smooth durable and easily cleanable Floor in back of the house storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable Stained ceiling tiles in retail pizza bakery food prep areas and back of the house Rusted wire shelving in ware washing area
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Notes:No written instructions and kit is not complete
May 29, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on food condiments bin in produce prep area Built up soils on shelving in retail including refrigeration and freezer units Built up of ice interior of ice cream freezer
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils walls floors ceilings and all attachments in all back of the house storage/prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Notes:No written instructions and kit is not complete
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Walls and attachments in all prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing in need of repair - Must be smooth durable and easily cleanable Floor in back of the house storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable Stained ceiling tiles in retail pizza bakery food prep areas and back of the house Rusted wire shelving in ware washing area
May 21, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils walls floors ceilings and all attachments in all back of the house storage/prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Notes:No written instructions and kit is not complete
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on food condiments bin in produce prep area Built up soils on shelving in retail including refrigeration and freezer units Built up of ice interior of ice cream freezer
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Walls and attachments in all prep areas/produce/meat/seafood/bakery/pizza/storage retail and ware washing in need of repair - Must be smooth durable and easily cleanable Floor in back of the house storage areas not smooth durable and easily cleanable Stained ceiling tiles in retail pizza bakery food prep areas and back of the house Rusted wire shelving in ware washing area
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology