Five months after a rodent infestation forced its closure, Cupertino’s Whole Foods reopened Monday to the delight of many shoppers.

While many residents were excited for the return of the store, others worried whether any of the issues that triggered its closure still lingered.

“I’m a local. I love this store – but hopefully the rats are gone,” said Cupertino resident Mina Tahera, echoing the enthusiasm tinged with concern expressed by many shoppers Monday at the reopened Whole Foods.

Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health inspectors first flagged the Whole Foods, located at 20955 Steven Creek Blvd., during an inspection in late March, prompting the closure of the deli and bakery. At the time, inspectors noted rodent droppings in several areas in the deli section, includi

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