Routine Inspection
Dec 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Whole Foods Market
774 Emerson St
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Conditional Pass
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: 1. On the floor behind the display freezers. 2. On shelving behind boxes of rice and sauce packets. 3. Under assorted self service nut dispensers. 4. On the floor within the grease disposal room. No evidence of contamination of food observed at the time of inspection. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. All contaminated surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages shall be resolved. [COS] Affected areas were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted on 11/14/2024. If evidence of vermin is observed during the follow-up inspection, further enforcement actions may be forthcoming.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed gaps of greater than 1/4 inch below the front entry door to the facility. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Observed clutter and unused equipment within the downstairs miscellaneous storage room area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
The only hand wash station within the seafood department lacked a supply of paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers at all times. [COS] Paper towels provided.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed the build-up of dirt and debris under equipment at the following areas: 1. Behind display freezers at the north east side of the store. 2. Below counters/ equipment within the cheese cutting area. 3. On the ground of the grease disposal room. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source