The Ralphs grocery store in Castaic was temporarily shut down by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health after health inspectors discovered evidence of a vermin infestation.
The store, located off The Old Road, was cited for violating California Health and Safety Code 114259.1, which requires all food facilities to remain free of vermin such as rodents or insects. According to the health department, the violation was serious enough to warrant an immediate closure of the facility.
That means inspectors reported signs of infestation in areas where food is stored and prepared.
The exact nature of the infestation was not publicly disclosed, but violations under this section typically involve droppings, nesting materials or sightings of live pests…