Encinos Business District – The Encinos business district is seeing a subtle but significant shift with the recent issuance of a temporary alcohol license to Whole Foods Market, located at 16325 Ventura Blvd. The license, issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on April 20, 2026, marks a notable development for the area, which is characterized by a population of approximately 2,543 residents within the Encinos neighborhood.
The business, operated by MRS GOOCHS NATURAL FOOD MARKET INC, is classified as a Temporarily Unclassified business type, indicating that the license is pending a more definitive categorization. The application process was handled out of the Van Nuys Business Name office.
Records show that the primary owner of the business is MRS GOOCHS NATURAL FOOD MARKET INC, with Keith Martin (President), Jay Paul Warren (Secretary Treasurer), and Patricia Yost (Secretary/ Asst Sec) listed as officers. Whole Foods Market Inc. is listed as a stockholder.
The license is for an Off-Sale General type, and the application was submitted on April 16, 2026. The license is valid for 12 months, with a pending expiration date update process.
The business is situated within Census Tract 1397.01, a small, densely populated area of Encinos. The issuance of this license reflects the ongoing growth and diversification of the business district, and the increasing demand for services within the neighborhood.
16325 Ventura Blvd, Encinos, CA, 91436