Overview

• Health inspectors identified recurring safety violations, including rodent droppings and live cockroaches, in the bakery, deli, and juice bar at Whole Foods' Cupertino location.
• Prepared food service permits for the affected departments were suspended on April 7 following renewed inspections by the Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health.
• Previous inspections in late March also revealed similar issues, prompting temporary corrections that failed to resolve the underlying problems.
• While the bakery, deli, and juice bar remain closed, the rest of the store continues to operate as Whole Foods works with local health officials on required maintenance and repairs.
• Whole Foods has not provided a timeline for reopening the suspended departments, emphasizing its commitment to food safety and compliance with health standards.