Here is what the Health Department is saying following its reinspection of this well-known Michigan restaurant.

The Detroit Health Department decided to call a press conference Tuesday to announce the reopening of Lafayette Coney Island, a month after the famous downtown attraction was shutdown due to a rat infestation.

DETROIT – Following five weeks of being closed due to rats, Lafayette Coney Island will reopen after passing an inspection on Monday. Original story: Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit temporarily shut down (again) due to rat infestation

The most recent closure came a little more than two years after Lafayette closed Sept. 7-Oct. 15, 2022, for similar problems. The Detroit Health Department conducted two inspections before the restaurant was allowed to reopen.

The Detroit Health Department reinspected Lafayette Coney Island on March 3 and gave the restaurant clearance to reopen, citing significant upgrades to the facility to ensure heal

Downtown hot dog institution Lafayette Coney Island is open once again after closing its doors for more than a month due to a rat infestation. During a news conference held at the famous diner on the morning of Tuesday,

After voluntarily closing in January due to a rat infestation, Lafayette Coney Island reopened Tuesday. The restaurant temporarily closed on Jan. 24 to address a "rat infestation issue." The business had previously dealt with rodent issues more than two years ago.