Montgomery, Ala. – After nearly three decades of serving the community, Renfroe’s Market on McGehee Road has been temporarily closed following a health department inspection that uncovered pest‑related concerns.

Health department findings

The inspection did not reveal any live rodents, but inspectors observed evidence of rodent activity in several areas of the store. The department required the market to remediate the identified issues before it could reopen to the public.

Owner’s response

Rob Renfroe, the market’s owner, issued a statement emphasizing the family’s commitment to customer and employee safety. He said, “The health and safety of our customers and employees have always been a top priority at Renfroe’s Market. While the Health Department did not visually see any rodents, they did see evidence of rodent activity in a few areas of the store. We take these findings seriously and accept our responsibility to address them.”

Renfroe added that the market fell short of its own high standards and is working closely with the health department to correct the problems. “We are taking the necessary steps to thoroughly remediate the facility, correct the identified issues, and work closely with the Health Department to meet all requirements for reopening,” he wrote.

Impact on the community

For many Montgomery residents, Renfroe’s Market has been a familiar neighborhood grocery and convenience store. The temporary closure affects only the McGehee Road location; other Renfroe’s stores throughout the state remain open.

Rob Renfroe expressed gratitude for the patience and support of customers, saying, “For nearly 30 years, our family has had the privilege of serving this community, and we recognize that our customers place their trust in us every day. We do not take that trust lightly, and we are committed to doing what is necessary to maintain it.”

Next steps

The market plans to complete the remediation work as quickly as possible and will reopen once it meets all health and safety requirements set by the department. No specific timeline has been announced, but Renfroe’s Market assures patrons that the reopening will occur “as soon as we have met all necessary health and safety requirements.”

Customers are encouraged to stay informed through the market’s official channels for updates on the reopening schedule.

Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.