WHOLE FOODS MARKET - BAKERY

ROUTINE INSPECTION

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow up inspection conducted along with Supervisor Suzanne Lew and Larry Little. Facility was closed on 4/7/25 due to rodent infestation. On site met with Brandon Talbott, Store Team Leader and his team. Facility has cleaned rodent droppings noted during last inspection on 4/7/25. All food items except some frozen food items and alcohol section are removed from the premises to allow access to clean under sales aisles, produce islands, deli, bakery and back of the house area. No observations of any rodent activity or cockroach activity in the facility during inspection. Per store team leader all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. Facility has installed Xcluder door sweeps at all the entry points around the facility to prevent vermin entry. Trees that were touching the building around the exterior have been trimmed to prevent vermin entry. Gaps around pipes under women's restroom hand wash sinks and in men's restroom have been fixed. All other structural issues noted by pest control company have been corrected. Pest control reports were provided by the facility to district specialist and supervisor weekly via email from March 2025 to present. Photos were taken during the inspection. Facility is ok to reopen.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Facility is closed due to evidence of an active vermin infestation. Clean and sanitize facility and ensure that no evidence of vermin is found during follow up inspection. Continue to eliminate entry points and harborage areas. Please contact DEH 408-918-3400 to schedule a follow up inspection.

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

On site for second follow up inspection. Facility was closed due to vermin infestation. At the time of the inspection, observed one dead juvenile roach on sticky trap placed on wall in back of the deli area. No live or dead vermin activity observed in the facility. Manager provided two copies of pest control reports from 3/27/25. Per manager, all the open holes in the deli/bakery are sealed. Facility is ok to reopen. Continue to obtain professional pest control services as needed. Note: This follow up inspection is a charged inspection.

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is the first follow up inspection to verify compliance with major violation K23. Observations: K23: Observed numerous live german cockroaches of all life stages near the dishwasher. Per PIC, the pest control came last night and they had a cleaning service to sanitize afterwards. Per PIC, they finished cleaning at 5 am and the store opened at normal hours (8:00 am). Per the service report provided, Western Exterminator company came on site on 3/26/2025 and provided service from 8:22:25 am - 10:26:25 am. Facility is to remain closed until authorized by this department to reopen. The first follow up inspection is free of charge. Any and all subsequent follow up inspections shall be charged at the approved hourly rate of $298.00/hr, minimum of one hour, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm or $645/hour minimum two hour during non business hours, and upon inspector availability.

ROUTINE INSPECTION