Follow-Up Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Whole Foods Market - Grocery
20955 Stevens Creek Bl
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3 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings in the following area: - under banana produce island. - in the back of the house hallway near flour and water bottles - in the receiving bay with extra stock. - in the deli on top of dishwasher and behind oven - in the demonstration island under the sink - in the juice bar between dishwasher and cabinet crevice [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until all items on provided checklist have been completed.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
1. In the produce walk in cooler observed a pooling of liquid under produce. 2. In the produce prep area observed a hole in the wall under one of the drain boards. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
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 problemsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed one of the coolers on the sales floor to be in disrepair. [CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment clean and in good repair. 2. In the seafood department, in the back of house area, observed cardboard being used to line shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
In the seafood department one of the hand sinks is missing hot water. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds. Note: Per PIC, they wish to use the sink to rinse seafood items. Food preparation such as rinsing shall be conducted at the two compartment food prep sink. Ensure to maintain all hand wash sinks in good repair and fully stocked.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
In the public restroom the paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Staff arrived to refill the dispenser.
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 K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings in the space under the stairs to the office. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.
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 insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source