"Hundreds of products past their expiration date and mouse droppings": store on Kiel in Antwerp must close for at least 1 month

The Antwerp mayor has closed a neighborhood store on De Bosschaertstraat until December 3 due to serious hygiene violations and expired products. Inspectors found over 300 expired items, mouse droppings, and significant dirt. Despite previous warnings, the store failed to improve conditions. The operator must hire a cleaning service and pest control, remove expired products, and meet other requirements before reopening. The store will remain closed until a favorable re-inspection confirms compliance.