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.” In an email to WISN 12 News, a health department spokesperson said the health report states that inspectors “found rat droppings in prep areas, back storage areas, pharmacy, and checkout areas.” “The store reopened after a re-inspection on Tuesday as all food preparation areas were cleaned and MHD inspectors found no new pest activity during their work,” the official said. “On Tuesday evening, Adama Barr and other shoppers were shocked to learn of the presence of rats.” I feel like throwing away food now. A Pick 'n Save spokesperson sent a statement to WISN 12 News saying, “Pick 'n Save takes the health and safety of our customers and employees very seriously. We appreciate the City of Milwaukee's cooperation and support.” said. “Long-time customer Toomey Wright said she plans to shop elsewhere in the future.” How do I know if they have fixed the issue yet? Even if the health department 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 because “all food preparation areas were cleaned and MHD inspectors found no new pest activity while on site,” a Department of Health spokesperson said in an email to WISN 12 News. He said the store reopened after a 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 the following statement to WISN 12 News:
“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.
