El Tamarindo Closes for ‘Renovations’ After DOH Finds Pests
A Mexican eatery in Adams Morgan has closed to complete “renovations” after a D.C. food safety and hygiene official reported seeing cockroaches in its kitchen.
El Tamarindo at 1785 Florida Ave. NW suspended operations yesterday to create a “fresh new look” for April, according to a post on its Facebook page.
The restaurant temporarily shut down last week after a D.C. Department of Health inspection revealed that the eatery had “alive and dead cockroaches . . . in the kitchen at several places, mainly at the utility room,” according to a DOH report. El Tamarindo passed a follow-up inspection Thursday, allowing it to reopen.
— El Tamarindo (@ElTamarindoDC) March 14, 2016
We can't wait to show you our new space! See you guys in April… https://t.co/1QqTiciwAf
— El Tamarindo (@ElTamarindoDC) March 14, 2016
JOIN US TONIGHT FOR OUR LAST SUPPER! We will be closing for renovations but don't worry we will be back with a… https://t.co/Qgbt2Uq64N
— El Tamarindo (@ElTamarindoDC) March 13, 2016
We saw crews dismantling the restaurant’s interior and throwing away debris in a large dumpster near a portable storage unit this morning. Brown paper covered some of the eatery’s windows.
An El Tamarindo representative couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Probably a smart move on their behalf, but I’ve never been a fan, roaches or not.