Health department shutters Whole Foods deli in Apple’s backyard after finding rats, cockroaches

A Whole Foods in the heart of Silicon Valley was forced to shutter its prepared foods operation this week after health department inspectors discovered a vermin infestation.

The Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health ordered a Cupertino Whole Foods  to close its deli, bakery and juice bar following a failed health inspection on Monday, according to health department records.

The rest of the grocery store, located on Stevens Creek Boulevard less than 3 miles from Apple headquarters, remains open to the public, according to a Whole Foods spokesperson…

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