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

LA Times · May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

A review of L.A. County records by The Times tallied more than 120 vermin citations issued to food facilities in the region in 2026, with 67 — the majority — of these occurring in April alone.

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