Overview
- The Kroger at 3097 S. Baldwin Road closed suddenly on Jan. 6 around 4 p.m. and as of Jan. 8 has not announced a reopening date.
- MDARD received a Dec. 8 complaint and on Dec. 9 documented droppings on shelves across multiple aisles, including pet food and bread.
- The state set a Dec. 30 correction deadline that was not met, resulting in a temporary shutdown verified as a voluntary closure by Kroger.
- Kroger says it engaged its pest control firm, initiated deep cleaning with strict sanitation protocols, and will conduct ongoing inspections.
- Inspectors confirmed work with Eco Lab and noted new preventive measures such as brush gap fillers and door weather stripping, with no damaged pet food found and low-shelf items pulled.