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Hollywood hotspot with secret entrance closed after disturbing vermin infestation

Nypost · · 277 words · By Justin Choi
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Hollywood hotspot with secret entrance closed after disturbing vermin infestation See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Hollywood hotspot with secret entrance closed after disturbing vermin infestation See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The California Post on Google A popular ’70s retro bar known for its secret entrance through a refrigerator in Hollywood was temporarily shut down due to vermin infestation on Thursday.

Common ground

Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in 1611 N El Centro Avenue was shut down by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department on nine different health violations.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/lifestyle/good-times-at-davey-waynes-forced-to-clo…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A popular ’70s retro bar known for its secret entrance through a refrigerator in Hollywood was temporarily shut down due to vermin infestation on Thursday.”
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The claim is reported in a web search result from 'The California Post' (referenced in evidence for claim 3 and 5), but no other independent news sources in the provided evidence corroborate the specific 'Thursday' closure or the vermin infestation for this specific bar.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — See also McClintock (disambiguation) McLintock! is a 1963 American Western comedy film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The film co-stars Wayne's son Patrick W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLintock!
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wayne's World is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris, produced by Lorne Michaels, and written by Mike Myers and Bonnie and Terry Turner. Based on the SNL sketch by Myers, it star…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne's_World_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Free Weezy Album (abbreviated as FWA) is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 4, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records, exclusively on TIDA…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Weezy_Album
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Claim 2: “Other places such as Di Pillas Pizzeria in Rosemead and Phovorite in Culver City also closed down due to vermin infestation last month.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim.
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Claim 3: “Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in 1611 N El Centro Avenue was shut down by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department on nine different health violations.”
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The specific detail about nine health violations and the address is mentioned in the context of the report from 'The California Post', but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The District Attorney of Los Angeles County is in charge of the office that prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within Los Angeles County, California, United States. The current distr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County_District_At…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), branded as Metro, is the agency that plans, operates, and coordinates funding for most of the transportation system in Los Angele…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Metro
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is a public library system in Los Angeles, California, operating separate from the Los Angeles County Public Library system. The system holds more than six millio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Public_Library
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Claim 4: “Olio Wood Fired Pizzeria, Shiku, and McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams were all temporarily shut down last month.”
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While the evidence confirms these businesses exist in Grand Central Market, there is no evidence provided that they were shut down last month.
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web search NEUTRAL — Delicious wood fired pizza in grand central market.On our last trip to DTLA, we recently discovered the wood-fired oven goodness of Olio. In a place where it is easy to find many good things to eat, O…
https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g32655-d769…
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web search NEUTRAL — Olio Wood Fired Pizzeria is a neighborhood favorite. Quick delivery and exclusive offers – satisfy your cravings and order now!Our signature pizza since 2010 made with local fresh burrata cheese (crea…
https://slicelife.com/restaurants/ca/los-angeles/90013/olio-…
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web search NEUTRAL — McConnell's Fine Ice Creams. Mixed Berry Crumble.Keeping things simple is the most complicated thing we do. McConnells Featured Ice Cream. The Old Dairy. Made from scratch. Anyone can say it. We actua…
https://mcconnells.com/
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Claim 5: “The other eight were two minor and six general requirement (GRP) violations.”
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The breakdown of two minor and six GRP violations is only present in the single source reporting on the closure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Allen Johnson (January 30, 1943 – September 5, 2025) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a second baseman from 1965 through 1978, most notably in Major League …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davey_Johnson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — See also McClintock (disambiguation) McLintock! is a 1963 American Western comedy film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The film co-stars Wayne's son Patrick W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLintock!
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wayne's World is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris, produced by Lorne Michaels, and written by Mike Myers and Bonnie and Terry Turner. Based on the SNL sketch by Myers, it star…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne's_World_(film)
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Claim 6: “Good Times at Davey Wayne’s built a massive local following, drawing over 26,000 followers on Instagram.”
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The provided evidence for claim 6 contains only dictionary definitions of the word 'good' and does not mention Instagram follower counts.
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web search NEUTRAL — In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Insistence on well rather than good has resulted in a split in connotation: well is standard, neutral, and colorless, while good is emotionally charged and emphatic.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good
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web search NEUTRAL — Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital. 2. a. Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good ex…
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/good
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Claim 7: “The restaurant was founded in 2014 and features a secret refrigerator entrance and a backyard patio with an Airstream trailer bar.”
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The founding date (2014), the secret refrigerator entrance, and the Airstream trailer bar are confirmed by 'The California Post', 'Thrillist', and 'Discotech'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The restaurant was founded in 2014 and features a secret refrigerator entrance and a backyard patio with an Airstream trailer bar.The California Post reached out to Good Times at Davey Wayne’s for com…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/lifestyle/good-times-at-davey-…
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web search NEUTRAL — DUSTIN DOWNING. Good Times at Davey Wayne's. Los Angeles. Cocktail Bar.Weekend nights usually draw the biggest lines, but Good Times is open on weekend afternoons, aka the perfect time to kick back on…
https://www.thrillist.com/venue/drink/los-angeles/bar/good-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — So, where’s the Davey Wayne’s entrance? Once you figure that out, you’ll be on what looks kinda like the set from The Brady Bunch, with super ’70s-themed sitting areas and hammock-laden patios.
https://app.discotech.me/los-angeles/good-times-at-davey-way…
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Claim 8: “All three restaurants eventually reopened after clearing violations.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim.
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Claim 9: “Out of the nine violations, the main driver for the closure was a 11-point major violation for insects, rodents, and other animals present according to Health Department records.”
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The 11-point major violation for insects/rodents is explicitly mentioned in the report from 'The California Post'. While other restaurants (Bay Cities Deli, Little Tokyo BBQ) had similar 11-point violations, this specific claim regarding Good Times at Davey Wayne's is only found in one source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gerald Haskins (c. 1885–1946) was a New Zealand-born and educated civil engineer, who worked for much of his career in Australia. He was one of the three original principals of the consulting engineer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Haskins
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Danny Dorling (born 16 January 1968) is a British social geographer. He is currently 1971 Professor of Geography (known as the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography prior to February 2025) attache…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Dorling
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Edward Jonathan Davey (born 25 December 1965) is a British politician who has served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2019. He served in the Cameron–Clegg coalition as Secretary of State f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Davey
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Claim 10: “Some were related to plumbing issues and inadequate handwashing facilities.”
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The provided evidence for claim 4 does not mention plumbing or handwashing facilities; it only repeats the general vermin infestation claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American politician, militia officer and frontiersman. Often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier", he represented T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Crockett
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IATA: DTW, ICAO: KDTW, FAA LID: DTW) is a major international airport serving Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Metropolitan_Airport
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Free Weezy Album (abbreviated as FWA) is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 4, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records, exclusively on TIDA…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Weezy_Album
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.