Sam's most recent coney dog dinner at Lafayette happened last week. Photo: Samuel Robinson/Axios
Lafayette Coney Island was shut down yesterday after the health department received tips from residents that rodents were in the building, the Detroit News reports.
Why it matters: In a city known for coney restaurants, Lafayette is among the most iconic. Its long-standing rivalry with neighboring American Coney Island is legendary.
What happened: The health department dispatched a team of inspectors after hearing about the rodents.
- A notice posted on the door yesterday says Lafayette cannot operate pending department approval, the News reports.
What they're saying: "While we didn't see any rodents running through the restaurant we did see substantial evidence that there were rodents there … multiple sightings of droppings," Denise Fair Razo, the city's chief public health officer, told the News.
Context: The closure comes as City Council considers a proposal requiring restaurants to post color-coded signs by their entrances showing whether they're up to city food safety code.
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