"Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health inspectors first flagged the Whole Foods, located at 20955 Steven Creek Blvd., during an inspection in late March, prompting the closure of the deli and bakery. At the time, inspectors noted rodent droppings in several areas in the deli section, including the preparation and equipment storage areas. They also saw cockroaches in the bakery area at all life stages near the dishwasher and two dead cockroaches behind a wire rack holding dishes."
"Then in early April, inspectors returned and reported fresh rodent droppings in the back kitchen along the walls and under equipment, leading them to close the store until there was no more evidence of rodent infestation. On September 9 and 10, the county health department conducted two inspections and observed no evidence of rodent infestation, clearing the store for reopening."
Cupertino's Whole Foods reopened Monday after five months of closure caused by a rodent infestation that prompted deli and bakery shutdowns. Santa Clara County environmental health inspectors found rodent droppings in several deli areas and cockroaches at all life stages in the bakery, and later reported fresh droppings in the back kitchen. The store closed until inspections found no further evidence of infestation. On September 9 and 10 inspectors observed no rodent evidence and cleared the store to reopen. The store trimmed trees touching the building, installed door seals, fixed gaps under restroom fixtures and walls, and cleaned and sanitized surfaces. Some shoppers expressed continued concern about cleanliness and staffing.
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