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Vermin have brought the fun to a screeching halt at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood.

The popular arcade and restaurant was temporarily closed after inspectors from the Los Angeles County Health Department found a “major” vermin infestation at the Hollywood Boulevard establishment.

Inspectors also cited unsanitary conditions with utensils, plumbing problems, and flooring and ceiling hazards, according to the report.


  This Hollywood hotspot is far from the only business flagged by health officials recently. Shutterstock / Ringo Chiu This Hollywood hotspot is far from the only business flagged by health officials recently. Shutterstock / Ringo Chiu


Aerial footage from Sky5 showed the shuttered location on Tuesday, casting a shadow over what’s usually a bustling destination for games, grub and drinks.

It’s unclear when the location might reopen. Call to the business on Tuesday went unanswered.

This hotspot is far from the only LA business flagged by health officials and joins a growing list of eateries and entertainment venues cited for for public health violations.


  At this point, there’s no word on when the arcade might reopen. Shutterstock / Walter Cicchetti At this point, there’s no word on when the arcade might reopen. Shutterstock / Walter Cicchetti

The upscale Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Marina Del Rey was forced to close in February due to a vermin infestation.

The same critters also led to the closure of ritzy rooftop restaurant Elephante in Santa Monica that same month

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