Restaurant Shut Down After Viral Cockroach Video — Owner Faces Health Code Violations

The restaurant, a once-popular spot in Silver Lake, has been temporarily shut down by the LA County Department of Public Health following an emergency inspection. Inspectors found 23 health code violations including pest infestation, improper food storage temperatures, and inadequate sanitation. The restaurant received a score of 51 out of 100, well below the 90 required for continued operation. The owner initially denied the problem, claiming the video was "staged" and threatening legal action against the poster. That response went viral too, making things significantly worse. A week later, the owner issued an apology, hired a professional pest control company, and announced a complete kitchen renovation. Former employees came forward saying they had reported the pest problem to management months earlier and were told to "just deal with it." The restaurant remains closed as of the last update. The health department says they'll need to pass three consecutive inspections before reopening. The customer who filmed the video said she simply wanted accountability. "No one should be eating dinner next to cockroaches. Period."