SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET.

1765 CALIFORNIA ST · WESTERN ADDITION, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 30 inspections on record

Only 30 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
17 passed · 13 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2026
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 6
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
SERIOUSFacility Condition
114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name
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NOV 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
MINORSanitation
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
SERIOUSFacility Condition
114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
SERIOUSSanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
SEP 25
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
SERIOUSSanitation
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
MINORSanitation
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
MINORSanitation
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
CRITICALPest Activity
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
MAY 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
CRITICALSanitation
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
MINORDocumentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
SERIOUSSanitation
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
MINORSanitation
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
MINORSanitation
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
CRITICALPest Activity
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
MINOROther
113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility
MINORSanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
SERIOUSSanitation
114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and
APR 3
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
MINOROther
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/25/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 4/23/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 5/25/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2023 ]
OCT 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 11/17/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 11/17/2022 ]
MAR 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
MINOROther
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 11/17/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
SEP 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/9/2021 ]
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
JUL 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 7/13/2020 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 7/13/2020 ]
SEP 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Insufficient hot water or running water
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper reheating of food
JUN 4
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 5
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
NOV 29
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 29
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 5
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
JAN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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