Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department ^48.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Stephanie Breijo - 5/12/2026, 10:00 AM

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Some of L.A.’s most famous restaurants, clubs and markets were temporarily closed in the last month because of citations of vermin infestation. In April the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cited Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood, an events kitchen at the San Vicente Bungalows, Jitlada in Thai Town and the rooftop restaurant at... more