Updated: 4:22 p.m. on May 7, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department cleared Nehring's Sendik's on Downer to reopen Wednesday, after temporarily issuing an order to close the store on Monday. 

The health department says during a thorough inspection Wednesday, all pest-related violations were addressed and affected areas were cleaned and sanitized. No new pest activity was observed. 

MHD says they issued a follow-up intent to cease order, allowing the team to continue monitoring the facility in the coming days to ensure compliance. 

Published: 6:48 p.m. on May 5, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has temporarily closed Nehring's Sendik's grocery store on Downer Avenue after mouse and rat droppings were found in the basement and first-floor areas. 

According to the health department, rodent droppings were first found in a basement storage area away from food on April 15. During a reinspection on April 29, droppings were found in the dry food storage area, and MHD informed the business that any further spread could lead to closure. 

Officials say during a follow-up on May 5, fresh mouse and rat droppings were found throughout the basement storage and first-floor areas, including the kitchen and retail space. 

An immediate closure order was issued, and Sendik's was advised to clean and sanitize all affected areas while working with a licensed pest control company prior to reinspection. 

MHD says closures remain in effect for at least one night to allow for sanitation and to monitor for new activity.