LAist: Health Department Closes Major LA Eateries this Summer! Pinkberry, Doughboys, Cold Stone Creamery, and More!

guest

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:12:15 -0800

Everyone's having a bad rat problem right now - it's so hot and dry that the rats are desperate for water and going to extreme measures to get it. This happens every year - during September and October, before the rains starts, the rats and mice turn into Delta Force Rodent and invade.

Sloane Berrent

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:50:31 -0800

Electric Lotus. Figaro. Doughboys. A sad sad day for some of my favorite place and I can't believe all the debate we had here about Red Lion. Those dirty rats. :(

Elise Thompson

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:50:57 -0800

I took the pic, but had a little photoshopping help from Bobby. But I will deny that in any court of law.

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:47:47 -0800

Have you ever experienced SEVERE intestinal pain followed by frequent trips to the bathroom followed by yelling from your roommate to get out of the bathroom because it's been your turn for way too long? It seems like at least #12 has. If you haven't, then split a red velvet cupcake from Doughboy's with your rommate. But only eat it if you have time to play the whole bathroom relay race for a day. See you at the finish line!

Kathy

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:43:41 -0800

haha that picture is hilarious. and gross.

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:55:04 -0800

Yes, yes, yes, #6! The red velvet cake gave me and my friend a RAGING, ROARING diarrhea-filled day. Oh, god...it was horrible. I think this post/comment section should turn into a support group for all of us who were taken out of action for hours upon hours thanks to this deceiving dessert.

futureperfect

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:54:40 -0800

why is it that i went to brite spot last night around 11:45pm and it was closed? i thought they were open til 4am? also, i think doughboys is overrated! and their service blows. i wouldn't make it a point to go there again with or without rat shit.

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:31:19 -0800

Not to be gross, but having worked in a few places - everyone/everyplace has rats, roaches, mice etc...in the food biz. It comes with the business = food. Just try not to think about it - the places are basically clean and everyone cleans everything over and over....but things do get in every now and then (in the shop, not into the food)and make little poops which the DOH finds. Packaged foods also have the ame problems, as do supermarkets, farmers....it's food.

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:28:20 -0800

Went to the other Doughboy's location and was told about the "remodeling". Just say it, for Christ's sake! Lots of places have been closed at one time or another - we won't be shocked. Although I did wonder why my red velvet cake had chocolate nuggets in it...

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:26:22 -0800

Eater LA (la.eater.com) posted on Sept 6 this update on Doughboys: MID-CITY/BEV CTR: It was an equal case of vermin infestation and 'remodling' that closed the original Doughboys last month. The current outgoing message says the restaurant is closed "due to a long overdue renovation" and that the staff at the Hollywood location will know the status of the original cafe "and will be happy and able to answer any questions you might have." While the young chap who answered the phone when we called was pleasant, he didn't really know much more than, "It's closed" and probably will be "few more weeks." Looks like they're STILL closed...anyone know different??

guest

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:06:31 -0800

IS that a RAT on a RED VELVET CUPCAKE????? Sweet!

cutephase

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:58:50 -0800

my GF and i got VERY ill after eating a red velvet cake from doughboys...we didnt buy it, so i didnt feel i could do much about it - a customer of mine shared it with us, we had "problems" for 2 days it sure was yummy....but beware

lettingup

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:16:57 -0800

man brite spot, electric lotus, red lion, figaro...i love the eastside!

Ali Miller

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:43:27 -0800

No way! That oughtta bring that place down a peg. (is it really as good as i've heard though?)

Carrie Meathrell

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:32:46 -0800

OH and Mozza Pizzeria just got a "B" rating!! Although I kind of think all this ratings crap is a bunch of bull (rat?) shit anyway.

Biffles

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:20:34 -0800

Ugh...I have seen many vermin at Figaro. It has new owners so maybe they'll keep them in better control...

Tony Pierce

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:19:51 -0800

such sad sad news back to PB&J i guess