Cherry Market Gets Shut Down for Backroom Chicken Coop
A local market in Fresno, CA, was temporarily shut down for a bizarre reason.
The Cherry Market along Cherry Avenue was accused of having a chicken coop in the back and a potential issue with chicken feces. An adult hen and three young chickens compounded the issue, according to an inspection report.
The inspection report, dated May 12 but first reported on June 7, alleges that the inspector 'observed chicken coop constructed in the backroom adjacent to the bathroom."
But that's not all.
"The coop held three young chickens, and signs of bird feces were present. In the room across from the bathroom was an incubation device for eggs and a large adult hen. The food facility shall be free of animals and vermin," the inspection report says.
The market also did not have hot water at the time of the inspection, the report adds.
The facility was "ordered to close" until the issues were fixed, the report says.
The Fresno Bee first reported on the coop. The violations were fixed quickly, and the closure was thus only temporary, the newspaper reported.
According to the Bee, the market's temporary closure was just one of several to result from May inspections.
The Google reviews for the market, which is described as a flea market, are generally positive.
"Love coming here and finding some deals on new or used items," a customer wrote.
According to Antique Ace, the market describes itself as "not just a convenience store; it's a local flea market hub with a variety of sellers offering Mexican products, second-hand items, and knick-knacks."Cherry Market Gets Shut Down for Backroom Chicken Coop first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
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