Mice were reportedly able to enter Sainsbury’s stores after climbing out of the drain (Photo: Instagram @anthonymitson/IslingtonCouncil)

According to a newly published report, the mice crawl through the gutters into gaps in the bakery’s roof, then break into Sainsbury’s stores.

A health inspector visited the branch after a video was posted online showing two rodents eating a croissant in the confectionery department.

The redacted letter shows that a pest contractor who also went to a supermarket in north London discovered that mice could gain access to the crack.

According to a document released by Islington Council, Rentokil’s team found an “entry/exit” point above a nearby retail cooler.

Droplets were also found around an outdoor well outside a “local” shop on the way to the Essex Autonomous Region.

A letter sent to the supermarket shows that Sainsbury’s keeps detailed pest records “for 2021 on current mouse problems, especially in outdoor areas and bakeries and refrigeration areas”.

According to a council study, the “cleanliness/cleanliness” issue was only “intermittently kept” on the issue, despite the rodent problem.

The fine-tuning work was done three weeks before the video was shot, when bakery staff noticed the rat’s activity last September.

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The board said: “A review of pest records shows that by 2021 there were problems with rats, especially in outdoor areas, bakeries and refrigeration zones.

Many reports of pests required maintenance/cleaning of the home, which was maintained regularly. Rentokil has also identified a number of pest problems that can be time-consuming to repair and easy for pests to access.

“The last rat activity was detected by bakery staff on September 15, and on subsequent visits Rentokil reaffirmed cleaning and cleaning work around the cooler ceiling void.”

Film director Anthony Mitson filmed a rodent spinning a new box of cakes when he visited the store in October 2021.

Uninvited guests sniffed it before noticing the last croissant on the open stall and returned to some of the dairy. The clip quickly spread by word of mouth after Mr. Mithson posted it online.

The council said in a letter that it had visited on October 4, “as a result of a video posted on the Internet about complaints from the general public and the possible invasion of rats.”

The store was not open to the public after the customer informed the staff three days before seeing the mouse.

Sainsbury's Mouse in supermarket Islington Essex Road

The animals were scared until they got drunk (Photo: Instagram @anthonymitson)

Rentokil, an on-site pest contractor at Sainsbury’s, was present at the branch to “treat, monitor and test”.

Sainsbury’s said it took “immediate action” to clean the store and called the contractor when the video was shown.

The letter reads: “It turned out that a mouse had access to an empty roof and had a door above a nearby retail cooler. [REDACTED] We investigated the drainage system and found dirt around the well.

‘[REDACTED] We have submitted a pest control report, pest control procedures, appropriate testing records, and a follow-up letter requesting an action plan on how the business has proposed to address this issue for the prevention of recurrence.

The anonymous inspector revisited the building two days later, according to a document released by the council at the request of the Disclosure of Information Act.

The Council Public Conservation Group letter sent in February 2022 continues. [REDACTED] The mouse was reported to have entered the building through the sewer and reached the empty roof area above the bakery.

‘[REDACTED] Reportedly all pest issues have been fixed and sensors and cameras have been installed to constantly monitor for rodent infestations.

The store reopened on October 11 and Sainsbury’s said it was pleased the rodent activity had ceased.

The letter states: “The root cause has been identified as a drainage system problem, such as a drainage channel collapse, and it is clear that this and all other necessary repairs to the building have now been completed. This area is not has been investigated so far. [REDACTED] I paid for the visit. “

A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: It is located in our Essex Road store and further immediate action was taken during this incident last year. The council and the Environmental Protection Agency have confirmed that they are satisfied with the measures taken so far.

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