The Pick-N-Save near 35th Street and North Avenue reopened Tuesday after being shut down by the Milwaukee Health Department on Monday due to “evidence of rats.” The health report states that inspectors “found rat droppings in the prep area, back storage area, pharmacy, and checkout area,” a health department spokesperson said in an email to 12 News. “All food preparation areas were cleaned and MHD inspectors found no new pest activity during their work, so the store reopened after a re-inspection on Tuesday.” “On Tuesday night, Adama Barr and other shoppers were shocked to learn about the rats.'' We knew it was unfair to us that they had allowed us to reopen, especially now. feels like throwing away food. ” Bah said. A Pick 'n Save spokesperson sent a statement to 12 News saying, “Pick 'n Save takes the health and safety of our customers and employees very seriously and appreciates the cooperation and support of the City of Milwaukee Health Department. ” he said. “Longtime customer Toomey Wright says she plans to shop elsewhere in the future.” How do I know if they have fixed the problem yet? Even if the station says so? So I’m not coming here anymore,” Wright said. The reinspection report states that workers must regularly clean and check for insects and rodents. The report also states that inspectors will be on site for the next inspection. Check back on April 23rd.
The Pick-n-Save near 35th Street and North Avenue reopened Tuesday after being shut down by the Milwaukee Health Department on Monday due to “rat evidence.”
The health report states that inspectors found rat droppings in “preparation areas, back storage areas, pharmacy, cashier area, and second floor office.”
Tuesday, as “all food preparation areas were cleaned and MHD inspectors found no new pest activity while on-site,” a health department spokesperson said in an email to 12 News. He said the store reopened after re-inspection.
Adama Barr and other shoppers were shocked to learn of the rat's presence on Tuesday night.
“They were still allowing us to reopen, which is unfair to us. Especially now, I feel like throwing away food,” Barr said.
A Pick 'n Save spokesperson sent 12 News the following statement:
“Pick 'n Save takes the health and safety of our customers and employees very seriously. We appreciate the cooperation and assistance of the City of Milwaukee Health Department in responding to this isolated incident.”
Longtime customer Twomey Wright said he plans to shop at other stores in the future.
“How do I know if they've fixed the problem yet? Even if the health department says it's fixed? So I'm not coming back here anymore,” Wright said. Told.
The reinspection report states that workers will be required to regularly clean and check for insects and rodents. The report also said inspectors will re-enter the site on April 23 for another inspection.
