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Rodent Rager: How This Cupertino Whole Foods Turned Into a Rat Palace

A rat peeks out from its hiding place.

Photo by Zoshua Colah on Unsplash

Silicon Valley’s most notorious grocery store just got a major hygiene glow-up after months of being shut down for some seriously gross violations.

The Cupertino Whole Foods, once a rodent paradise that would make health inspectors weep, has finally been cleared to reopen its doors after a five-month deep clean that probably involved enough bleach to sanitize a small country.

When Rats Rule the Aisles

Imagine purchasing your overpriced organic kale and instead getting a side of rodent droppings. That was the reality for shoppers at this particular Whole Foods location, which temporarily suspended its hot food, deli, and bakery departments after county health inspectors discovered violations that would make even the most hardcore urban survivalist cringe.

The Great Cleanup

The store underwent an extensive renovation and cleaning process that likely involved more scrubbing and disinfecting than a Silicon Valley tech bro’s laptop after a kombucha spill. Health officials meticulously inspected every nook and cranny to ensure no furry squatters remained.

Back in Business

Now, the store is ready to serve its health-conscious clientele once more, hopefully with significantly fewer four-legged, uninvited guests. Just another day in the wild world of Bay Area food service, where even your organic quinoa might come with an unexpected rodent-themed adventure.

AUTHOR: kg

SOURCE: The Mercury News